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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.67, 32,047.92 and 13,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.67, 32,047.92 and 13,663.23 is: 18,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.67 : 32,047.92 = 13,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.67/32,047.92 = 13,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.67x = 32,047.92 × 13,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.67x = 437,878,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,878,101.98/23,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.63

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