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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.66, 32,039.64 and 13,657.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.66, 32,039.64 and 13,657.26 is: 18,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.66 : 32,039.64 = 13,657.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.66/32,039.64 = 13,657.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.66x = 32,039.64 × 13,657.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.66x = 437,573,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,573,693.79/23,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.40

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