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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.12, 32,004.36 and 13,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.12, 32,004.36 and 13,764 is: 18,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.12 : 32,004.36 = 13,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.12/32,004.36 = 13,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.12x = 32,004.36 × 13,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.12x = 440,508,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,508,011.04/23,202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.68

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