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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.63, 32,065.07 and 12,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.63, 32,065.07 and 12,625.34 is: 17,422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.63 : 32,065.07 = 12,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.63/32,065.07 = 12,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.63x = 32,065.07 × 12,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.63x = 404,832,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,832,347.75/23,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.91

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