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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.53, 32,210.87 and 13,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.53, 32,210.87 and 13,912.56 is: 19,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.53 : 32,210.87 = 13,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.53/32,210.87 = 13,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.53x = 32,210.87 × 13,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.53x = 448,135,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,135,591.96/23,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.53

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