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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.58, 32,132.34 and 13,722.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.58, 32,132.34 and 13,722.95 is: 18,937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.58 : 32,132.34 = 13,722.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.58/32,132.34 = 13,722.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.58x = 32,132.34 × 13,722.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.58x = 440,950,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,950,575.53/23,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.45

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