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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.88, 32,149.51 and 13,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.88, 32,149.51 and 13,859.24 is: 19,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.88 : 32,149.51 = 13,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.88/32,149.51 = 13,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.88x = 32,149.51 × 13,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.88x = 445,567,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,567,579.58/23,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.56

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