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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.67, 32,056.97 and 13,673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.67, 32,056.97 and 13,673.98 is: 18,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.67 : 32,056.97 = 13,673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.67/32,056.97 = 13,673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.67x = 32,056.97 × 13,673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.67x = 438,346,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,346,338.34/23,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.86

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