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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.54, 32,072.25 and 13,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.54, 32,072.25 and 13,679.92 is: 18,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.54 : 32,072.25 = 13,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.54/32,072.25 = 13,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.54x = 32,072.25 × 13,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.54x = 438,745,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,745,814.22/23,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.28

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