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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,232.40, 32,063.46 and 13,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,232.40, 32,063.46 and 13,801 is: 19,047.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,232.40 : 32,063.46 = 13,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,232.40/32,063.46 = 13,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,232.40x = 32,063.46 × 13,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,232.40x = 442,507,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,507,811.46/23,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.01

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