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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.08, 32,188.52 and 12,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.08, 32,188.52 and 12,714.71 is: 17,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.08 : 32,188.52 = 12,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.08/32,188.52 = 12,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.08x = 32,188.52 × 12,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.08x = 409,267,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,267,567.97/23,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.25

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