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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.99, 32,033.90 and 13,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.99, 32,033.90 and 13,652.15 is: 18,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.99 : 32,033.90 = 13,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.99/32,033.90 = 13,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.99x = 32,033.90 × 13,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.99x = 437,331,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,331,539.62/23,212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.95

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