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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.52, 32,126.08 and 13,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.52, 32,126.08 and 13,848.24 is: 19,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.52 : 32,126.08 = 13,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.52/32,126.08 = 13,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.52x = 32,126.08 × 13,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.52x = 444,889,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,889,666.10/23,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.13

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