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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,218.61, 32,041.67 and 13,787.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,218.61, 32,041.67 and 13,787.15 is: 19,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,218.61 : 32,041.67 = 13,787.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,218.61/32,041.67 = 13,787.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,218.61x = 32,041.67 × 13,787.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,218.61x = 441,763,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,763,081.40/23,218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.25

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