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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.85, 32,041.28 and 13,658.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.85, 32,041.28 and 13,658.43 is: 18,849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.85 : 32,041.28 = 13,658.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.85/32,041.28 = 13,658.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.85x = 32,041.28 × 13,658.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.85x = 437,633,579.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,633,579.99/23,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.01

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