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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.97, 32,061.51 and 13,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.97, 32,061.51 and 13,672.75 is: 18,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.97 : 32,061.51 = 13,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.97/32,061.51 = 13,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.97x = 32,061.51 × 13,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.97x = 438,369,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,369,010.85/23,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.78

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