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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.62, 32,041.08 and 13,788.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.62, 32,041.08 and 13,788.72 is: 19,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.62 : 32,041.08 = 13,788.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.62/32,041.08 = 13,788.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.62x = 32,041.08 × 13,788.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.62x = 441,805,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,805,480.62/23,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.33

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