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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.47, 32,060.83 and 13,672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.47, 32,060.83 and 13,672.25 is: 18,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.47 : 32,060.83 = 13,672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.47/32,060.83 = 13,672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.47x = 32,060.83 × 13,672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.47x = 438,343,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,343,682.97/23,234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.09

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