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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.98, 32,121.99 and 13,718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.98, 32,121.99 and 13,718.70 is: 18,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.98 : 32,121.99 = 13,718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.98/32,121.99 = 13,718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.98x = 32,121.99 × 13,718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.98x = 440,671,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,671,944.21/23,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.48

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