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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.78, 32,065.43 and 12,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.78, 32,065.43 and 12,625.59 is: 17,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.78 : 32,065.43 = 12,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.78/32,065.43 = 12,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.78x = 32,065.43 × 12,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.78x = 404,844,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,844,972.35/23,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.34

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