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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.65, 32,327.13 and 12,815.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.65, 32,327.13 and 12,815.16 is: 17,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.65 : 32,327.13 = 12,815.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.65/32,327.13 = 12,815.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.65x = 32,327.13 × 12,815.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.65x = 414,277,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,277,343.29/23,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,684.77

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