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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.62, 32,048.55 and 13,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.62, 32,048.55 and 13,792.16 is: 19,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.62 : 32,048.55 = 13,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.62/32,048.55 = 13,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.62x = 32,048.55 × 13,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.62x = 442,018,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,018,729.37/23,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,033.15

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