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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.40, 32,060.70 and 13,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.40, 32,060.70 and 13,799 is: 19,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.40 : 32,060.70 = 13,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.40/32,060.70 = 13,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.40x = 32,060.70 × 13,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.40x = 442,405,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,405,599.30/23,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.25

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