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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.52, 32,029.86 and 13,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.52, 32,029.86 and 13,643.94 is: 18,833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.52 : 32,029.86 = 13,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.52/32,029.86 = 13,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.52x = 32,029.86 × 13,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.52x = 437,013,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,013,488.05/23,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.12

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