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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.93, 32,051.84 and 12,615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.93, 32,051.84 and 12,615.34 is: 17,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.93 : 32,051.84 = 12,615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.93/32,051.84 = 12,615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.93x = 32,051.84 × 12,615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.93x = 404,344,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,344,859.23/23,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,409.20

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