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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,301.41, 32,159.63 and 13,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,301.41, 32,159.63 and 13,875.44 is: 19,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,301.41 : 32,159.63 = 13,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,301.41/32,159.63 = 13,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,301.41x = 32,159.63 × 13,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,301.41x = 446,228,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,228,890.38/23,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.30

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