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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.63, 32,150.54 and 13,859.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.63, 32,150.54 and 13,859.99 is: 19,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.63 : 32,150.54 = 13,859.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.63/32,150.54 = 13,859.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.63x = 32,150.54 × 13,859.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.63x = 445,606,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,606,036.79/23,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,131.60

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