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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308.63, 32,166.12 and 13,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308.63, 32,166.12 and 13,748.74 is: 18,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308.63 : 32,166.12 = 13,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308.63/32,166.12 = 13,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308.63x = 32,166.12 × 13,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308.63x = 442,243,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,243,620.69/23,308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.39

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