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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.36, 32,322.66 and 13,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.36, 32,322.66 and 13,866.73 is: 19,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.36 : 32,322.66 = 13,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.36/32,322.66 = 13,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.36x = 32,322.66 × 13,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.36x = 448,209,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,209,599.10/23,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.79

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