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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.79, 32,202.90 and 12,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.79, 32,202.90 and 12,725.54 is: 17,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.79 : 32,202.90 = 12,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.79/32,202.90 = 12,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.79x = 32,202.90 × 12,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.79x = 409,799,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,799,131.05/23,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.97

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