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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.56, 32,041.44 and 13,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.56, 32,041.44 and 13,784.64 is: 19,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.56 : 32,041.44 = 13,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.56/32,041.44 = 13,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.56x = 32,041.44 × 13,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.56x = 441,679,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,679,715.48/23,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.16

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