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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.83, 32,269.82 and 13,950.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.83, 32,269.82 and 13,950.03 is: 19,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.83 : 32,269.82 = 13,950.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.83/32,269.82 = 13,950.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.83x = 32,269.82 × 13,950.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.83x = 450,164,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,164,887.34/23,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.12

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