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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.52, 32,014.56 and 13,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.52, 32,014.56 and 13,762.56 is: 18,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.52 : 32,014.56 = 13,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.52/32,014.56 = 13,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.52x = 32,014.56 × 13,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.52x = 440,602,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,602,302.87/23,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.87

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