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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.08, 32,314.97 and 13,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.08, 32,314.97 and 13,983.44 is: 19,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.08 : 32,314.97 = 13,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.08/32,314.97 = 13,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.08x = 32,314.97 × 13,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.08x = 451,874,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,874,374.18/23,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.43

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