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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,227.16, 32,050.49 and 13,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,227.16, 32,050.49 and 13,672.40 is: 18,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,227.16 : 32,050.49 = 13,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,227.16/32,050.49 = 13,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,227.16x = 32,050.49 × 13,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,227.16x = 438,206,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,206,890.86/23,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.15

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