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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.29, 32,083.79 and 13,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.29, 32,083.79 and 13,819.17 is: 19,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.29 : 32,083.79 = 13,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.29/32,083.79 = 13,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.29x = 32,083.79 × 13,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.29x = 443,371,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,371,279.16/23,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.76

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