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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.16, 32,054.94 and 13,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.16, 32,054.94 and 13,668.41 is: 18,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.16 : 32,054.94 = 13,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.16/32,054.94 = 13,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.16x = 32,054.94 × 13,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.16x = 438,140,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,140,142.58/23,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.46

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