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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.16, 32,201.82 and 12,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.16, 32,201.82 and 12,725 is: 17,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.16 : 32,201.82 = 12,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.16/32,201.82 = 12,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.16x = 32,201.82 × 12,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.16x = 409,768,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,768,159.50/23,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.12

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