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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.25, 32,050.91 and 13,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.25, 32,050.91 and 13,665.50 is: 18,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.25 : 32,050.91 = 13,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.25/32,050.91 = 13,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.25x = 32,050.91 × 13,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.25x = 437,991,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,991,710.61/23,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.43

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