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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.61, 32,051.52 and 12,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.61, 32,051.52 and 12,615.24 is: 17,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.61 : 32,051.52 = 12,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.61/32,051.52 = 12,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.61x = 32,051.52 × 12,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.61x = 404,337,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,337,554.09/23,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,409.13

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