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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.66, 32,055.63 and 13,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.66, 32,055.63 and 13,668.92 is: 18,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.66 : 32,055.63 = 13,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.66/32,055.63 = 13,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.66x = 32,055.63 × 13,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.66x = 438,165,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,165,681.74/23,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.15

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