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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.76, 32,116.50 and 13,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.76, 32,116.50 and 13,839.12 is: 19,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.76 : 32,116.50 = 13,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.76/32,116.50 = 13,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.76x = 32,116.50 × 13,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.76x = 444,464,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,464,097.48/23,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.68

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