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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.76, 32,149.20 and 13,856.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.76, 32,149.20 and 13,856.50 is: 19,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.76 : 32,149.20 = 13,856.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.76/32,149.20 = 13,856.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.76x = 32,149.20 × 13,856.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.76x = 445,475,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,475,389.80/23,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.52

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