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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,218.66, 32,042.40 and 13,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,218.66, 32,042.40 and 13,659.26 is: 18,850.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,218.66 : 32,042.40 = 13,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,218.66/32,042.40 = 13,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,218.66x = 32,042.40 × 13,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,218.66x = 437,675,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,675,472.62/23,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.16

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