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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.27, 32,189.21 and 12,714.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.27, 32,189.21 and 12,714.91 is: 17,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.27 : 32,189.21 = 12,714.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.27/32,189.21 = 12,714.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.27x = 32,189.21 × 12,714.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.27x = 409,282,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,282,908.12/23,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.76

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