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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.62, 32,202.54 and 12,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.62, 32,202.54 and 12,725.46 is: 17,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.62 : 32,202.54 = 12,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.62/32,202.54 = 12,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.62x = 32,202.54 × 12,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.62x = 409,792,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,792,134.67/23,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.80

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