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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.16, 32,051.86 and 13,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.16, 32,051.86 and 13,673.40 is: 18,867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.16 : 32,051.86 = 13,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.16/32,051.86 = 13,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.16x = 32,051.86 × 13,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.16x = 438,257,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,257,902.52/23,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.53

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