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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.61, 32,119.38 and 12,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.61, 32,119.38 and 12,665.25 is: 17,477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.61 : 32,119.38 = 12,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.61/32,119.38 = 12,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.61x = 32,119.38 × 12,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.61x = 406,799,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,799,977.55/23,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.53

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