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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.72, 32,203.44 and 12,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.72, 32,203.44 and 12,725.53 is: 17,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.72 : 32,203.44 = 12,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.72/32,203.44 = 12,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.72x = 32,203.44 × 12,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.72x = 409,805,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,805,841.82/23,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.31

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