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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.07, 32,053.66 and 13,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.07, 32,053.66 and 13,019.97 is: 17,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.07 : 32,053.66 = 13,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.07/32,053.66 = 13,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.07x = 32,053.66 × 13,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.07x = 417,337,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,337,779.24/23,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.96

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