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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.33, 32,188.96 and 12,714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.33, 32,188.96 and 12,714.98 is: 17,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.33 : 32,188.96 = 12,714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.33/32,188.96 = 12,714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.33x = 32,188.96 × 12,714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.33x = 409,281,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,281,837.57/23,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.67

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