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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.93, 32,058.63 and 13,797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.93, 32,058.63 and 13,797.49 is: 19,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.93 : 32,058.63 = 13,797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.93/32,058.63 = 13,797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.93x = 32,058.63 × 13,797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.93x = 442,328,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,328,626.84/23,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.14

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