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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.14, 32,059.68 and 13,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.14, 32,059.68 and 13,671.76 is: 18,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.14 : 32,059.68 = 13,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.14/32,059.68 = 13,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.14x = 32,059.68 × 13,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.14x = 438,312,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,312,250.64/23,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.44

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