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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,201.64, 32,017.68 and 13,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,201.64, 32,017.68 and 13,770 is: 19,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,201.64 : 32,017.68 = 13,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,201.64/32,017.68 = 13,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,201.64x = 32,017.68 × 13,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,201.64x = 440,883,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,883,453.60/23,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.25

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