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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.67, 32,039.64 and 13,657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.67, 32,039.64 and 13,657.23 is: 18,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.67 : 32,039.64 = 13,657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.67/32,039.64 = 13,657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.67x = 32,039.64 × 13,657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.67x = 437,572,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,572,732.60/23,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.35

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