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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.63, 32,189.31 and 12,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.63, 32,189.31 and 12,715.26 is: 17,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.63 : 32,189.31 = 12,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.63/32,189.31 = 12,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.63x = 32,189.31 × 12,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.63x = 409,295,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,295,445.87/23,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.03

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