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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.38, 32,020.68 and 13,765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.38, 32,020.68 and 13,765.94 is: 19,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.38 : 32,020.68 = 13,765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.38/32,020.68 = 13,765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.38x = 32,020.68 × 13,765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.38x = 440,794,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,794,759.64/23,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.92

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