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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.29, 32,046.74 and 13,788.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.29, 32,046.74 and 13,788.85 is: 19,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.29 : 32,046.74 = 13,788.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.29/32,046.74 = 13,788.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.29x = 32,046.74 × 13,788.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.29x = 441,887,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,887,621.90/23,220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.24

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