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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.14, 32,056.92 and 13,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.14, 32,056.92 and 13,669.76 is: 18,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.14 : 32,056.92 = 13,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.14/32,056.92 = 13,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.14x = 32,056.92 × 13,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.14x = 438,210,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,210,402.74/23,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.68

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