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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.32, 32,046.96 and 13,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.32, 32,046.96 and 13,667.92 is: 18,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.32 : 32,046.96 = 13,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.32/32,046.96 = 13,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.32x = 32,046.96 × 13,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.32x = 438,015,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,015,285.52/23,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.82

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