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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.88, 32,327.24 and 12,815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.88, 32,327.24 and 12,815.69 is: 17,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.88 : 32,327.24 = 12,815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.88/32,327.24 = 12,815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.88x = 32,327.24 × 12,815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.88x = 414,295,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,295,660.68/23,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.39

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