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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.48, 32,413.13 and 22,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.48, 32,413.13 and 22,773.16 is: 31,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.48 : 32,413.13 = 22,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.48/32,413.13 = 22,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.48x = 32,413.13 × 22,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.48x = 738,149,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,149,395.59/23,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,198.88

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