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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.06, 32,015.31 and 13,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.06, 32,015.31 and 13,783.80 is: 19,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.06 : 32,015.31 = 13,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.06/32,015.31 = 13,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.06x = 32,015.31 × 13,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.06x = 441,292,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,292,629.98/23,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.26

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