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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.58, 32,301.31 and 13,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.58, 32,301.31 and 13,848.83 is: 19,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.58 : 32,301.31 = 13,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.58/32,301.31 = 13,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.58x = 32,301.31 × 13,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.58x = 447,335,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,335,350.97/23,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.89

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