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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.67, 32,052.06 and 13,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.67, 32,052.06 and 13,666.23 is: 18,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.67 : 32,052.06 = 13,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.67/32,052.06 = 13,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.67x = 32,052.06 × 13,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.67x = 438,030,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,030,823.93/23,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.77

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