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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,240.54, 32,072.56 and 13,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,240.54, 32,072.56 and 13,680.92 is: 18,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,240.54 : 32,072.56 = 13,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,240.54/32,072.56 = 13,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,240.54x = 32,072.56 × 13,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,240.54x = 438,782,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,782,127.56/23,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.03

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