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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.52, 32,247.78 and 13,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.52, 32,247.78 and 13,932.20 is: 19,225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.52 : 32,247.78 = 13,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.52/32,247.78 = 13,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.52x = 32,247.78 × 13,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.52x = 449,282,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282,520.52/23,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.97

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