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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.55, 32,161.73 and 13,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.55, 32,161.73 and 13,873.50 is: 19,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.55 : 32,161.73 = 13,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.55/32,161.73 = 13,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.55x = 32,161.73 × 13,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.55x = 446,195,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,195,691.79/23,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.47

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