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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.92, 32,062.72 and 13,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.92, 32,062.72 and 13,679.36 is: 18,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.92 : 32,062.72 = 13,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.92/32,062.72 = 13,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.92x = 32,062.72 × 13,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.92x = 438,597,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,597,489.46/23,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.46

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