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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.66, 32,063.99 and 12,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.66, 32,063.99 and 12,625.25 is: 17,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.66 : 32,063.99 = 12,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.66/32,063.99 = 12,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.66x = 32,063.99 × 12,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.66x = 404,815,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,815,666.30/23,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.17

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