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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.97, 32,060.14 and 13,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.97, 32,060.14 and 13,671.75 is: 18,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.97 : 32,060.14 = 13,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.97/32,060.14 = 13,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.97x = 32,060.14 × 13,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.97x = 438,318,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,318,150.69/23,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.40

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