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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.66, 32,065.21 and 12,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.66, 32,065.21 and 12,625.34 is: 17,422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.66 : 32,065.21 = 12,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.66/32,065.21 = 12,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.66x = 32,065.21 × 12,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.66x = 404,834,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,834,178.42/23,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.97

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