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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,200.52, 32,014.32 and 13,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,200.52, 32,014.32 and 13,767.26 is: 18,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,200.52 : 32,014.32 = 13,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,200.52/32,014.32 = 13,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,200.52x = 32,014.32 × 13,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,200.52x = 440,749,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,749,467.16/23,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.40

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