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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.29, 32,029.53 and 13,647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.29, 32,029.53 and 13,647.45 is: 18,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.29 : 32,029.53 = 13,647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.29/32,029.53 = 13,647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.29x = 32,029.53 × 13,647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.29x = 437,121,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,121,409.20/23,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.90

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