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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.16, 32,056.32 and 13,669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.16, 32,056.32 and 13,669.41 is: 18,863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.16 : 32,056.32 = 13,669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.16/32,056.32 = 13,669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.16x = 32,056.32 × 13,669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.16x = 438,190,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,190,981.17/23,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.83

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