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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.71, 32,183.87 and 13,766.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.71, 32,183.87 and 13,766.22 is: 18,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.71 : 32,183.87 = 13,766.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.71/32,183.87 = 13,766.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.71x = 32,183.87 × 13,766.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.71x = 443,050,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,050,166.04/23,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.14

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