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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.60, 32,177.52 and 13,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.60, 32,177.52 and 13,889.88 is: 19,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.60 : 32,177.52 = 13,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.60/32,177.52 = 13,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.60x = 32,177.52 × 13,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.60x = 446,941,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,941,891.50/23,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.47

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