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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.58, 32,104.02 and 13,704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.58, 32,104.02 and 13,704.90 is: 18,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.58 : 32,104.02 = 13,704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.58/32,104.02 = 13,704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.58x = 32,104.02 × 13,704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.58x = 439,982,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,982,463.96/23,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.30

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