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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.58, 32,309.99 and 13,986.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.58, 32,309.99 and 13,986.61 is: 19,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.58 : 32,309.99 = 13,986.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.58/32,309.99 = 13,986.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.58x = 32,309.99 × 13,986.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.58x = 451,907,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,907,130.98/23,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,301.90

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