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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.44, 32,059.92 and 13,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.44, 32,059.92 and 13,799.20 is: 19,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.44 : 32,059.92 = 13,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.44/32,059.92 = 13,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.44x = 32,059.92 × 13,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.44x = 442,401,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,401,248.06/23,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,048.13

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