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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.12, 32,059.06 and 13,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.12, 32,059.06 and 13,671.36 is: 18,866.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.12 : 32,059.06 = 13,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.12/32,059.06 = 13,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.12x = 32,059.06 × 13,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.12x = 438,290,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,290,950.52/23,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.54

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