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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.51, 32,073.80 and 13,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.51, 32,073.80 and 13,805.25 is: 19,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.51 : 32,073.80 = 13,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.51/32,073.80 = 13,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.51x = 32,073.80 × 13,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.51x = 442,786,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,786,827.45/23,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,054.01

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