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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.60, 32,014.14 and 18,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.60, 32,014.14 and 18,735.92 is: 25,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.60 : 32,014.14 = 18,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.60/32,014.14 = 18,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.60x = 32,014.14 × 18,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.60x = 599,814,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,814,365.91/23,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.92

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