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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.90, 32,307.15 and 13,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.90, 32,307.15 and 13,853.08 is: 19,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.90 : 32,307.15 = 13,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.90/32,307.15 = 13,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.90x = 32,307.15 × 13,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.90x = 447,553,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,553,533.52/23,412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.68

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