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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.73, 32,064.41 and 12,625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.73, 32,064.41 and 12,625.05 is: 17,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.73 : 32,064.41 = 12,625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.73/32,064.41 = 12,625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.73x = 32,064.41 × 12,625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.73x = 404,814,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,814,716.35/23,234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.83

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