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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.17, 32,044.47 and 13,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.17, 32,044.47 and 13,660.73 is: 18,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.17 : 32,044.47 = 13,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.17/32,044.47 = 13,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.17x = 32,044.47 × 13,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.17x = 437,750,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,750,852.66/23,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.18

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