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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.23, 32,032.89 and 13,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.23, 32,032.89 and 13,774.79 is: 19,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.23 : 32,032.89 = 13,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.23/32,032.89 = 13,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.23x = 32,032.89 × 13,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.23x = 441,246,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,246,172.68/23,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.13

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