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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.47, 32,167.17 and 13,749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.47, 32,167.17 and 13,749.46 is: 18,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.47 : 32,167.17 = 13,749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.47/32,167.17 = 13,749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.47x = 32,167.17 × 13,749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.47x = 442,281,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,281,217.23/23,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.31

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