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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.96, 32,109.86 and 13,830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.96, 32,109.86 and 13,830.50 is: 19,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.96 : 32,109.86 = 13,830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.96/32,109.86 = 13,830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.96x = 32,109.86 × 13,830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.96x = 444,095,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,095,349.58/23,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.05

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