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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.41, 32,082.08 and 13,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.41, 32,082.08 and 13,688.19 is: 18,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.41 : 32,082.08 = 13,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.41/32,082.08 = 13,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.41x = 32,082.08 × 13,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.41x = 439,145,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,145,538.19/23,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.09

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