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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.47, 32,059.45 and 13,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.47, 32,059.45 and 13,671.25 is: 18,864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.47 : 32,059.45 = 13,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.47/32,059.45 = 13,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.47x = 32,059.45 × 13,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.47x = 438,292,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,292,615.85/23,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.71

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