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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.79, 32,298.51 and 13,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.79, 32,298.51 and 13,849.34 is: 19,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.79 : 32,298.51 = 13,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.79/32,298.51 = 13,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.79x = 32,298.51 × 13,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.79x = 447,312,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,312,884.99/23,403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.84

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