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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.79, 32,065.70 and 13,675.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.79, 32,065.70 and 13,675.17 is: 18,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.79 : 32,065.70 = 13,675.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.79/32,065.70 = 13,675.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.79x = 32,065.70 × 13,675.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.79x = 438,503,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,503,830.29/23,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.73

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