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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.10, 32,097.13 and 13,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.10, 32,097.13 and 13,699.14 is: 18,899.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.10 : 32,097.13 = 13,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.10/32,097.13 = 13,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.10x = 32,097.13 × 13,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.10x = 439,702,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,702,999.91/23,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.69

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