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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.63, 32,189.58 and 13,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.63, 32,189.58 and 13,765.74 is: 18,996.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.63 : 32,189.58 = 13,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.63/32,189.58 = 13,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.63x = 32,189.58 × 13,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.63x = 443,113,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,113,388.99/23,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.85

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