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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.30, 32,142.06 and 13,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.30, 32,142.06 and 13,859.25 is: 19,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.30 : 32,142.06 = 13,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.30/32,142.06 = 13,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.30x = 32,142.06 × 13,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.30x = 445,464,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,464,845.06/23,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.81

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