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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.62, 32,042.43 and 13,789.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.62, 32,042.43 and 13,789.71 is: 19,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.62 : 32,042.43 = 13,789.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.62/32,042.43 = 13,789.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.62x = 32,042.43 × 13,789.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.62x = 441,855,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,855,817.40/23,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.69

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