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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.43, 32,327.83 and 12,815.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.43, 32,327.83 and 12,815.05 is: 17,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.43 : 32,327.83 = 12,815.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.43/32,327.83 = 12,815.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.43x = 32,327.83 × 12,815.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.43x = 414,282,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,282,644.98/23,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.17

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