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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.41, 32,055.29 and 13,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.41, 32,055.29 and 13,668.66 is: 18,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.41 : 32,055.29 = 13,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.41/32,055.29 = 13,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.41x = 32,055.29 × 13,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.41x = 438,152,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,152,872.01/23,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.80

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