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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.50, 32,052.63 and 13,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.50, 32,052.63 and 13,666.74 is: 18,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.50 : 32,052.63 = 13,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.50/32,052.63 = 13,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.50x = 32,052.63 × 13,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.50x = 438,054,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,054,960.53/23,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.14

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