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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.61, 32,533.70 and 12,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.61, 32,533.70 and 12,965.25 is: 17,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.61 : 32,533.70 = 12,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.61/32,533.70 = 12,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.61x = 32,533.70 × 12,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.61x = 421,807,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,807,373.06/23,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.68

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