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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.96, 32,239.38 and 13,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.96, 32,239.38 and 13,807.72 is: 19,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.96 : 32,239.38 = 13,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.96/32,239.38 = 13,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.96x = 32,239.38 × 13,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.96x = 445,152,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,152,184.49/23,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.50

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