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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.58, 32,315.66 and 13,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.58, 32,315.66 and 13,983.94 is: 19,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.58 : 32,315.66 = 13,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.58/32,315.66 = 13,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.58x = 32,315.66 × 13,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.58x = 451,900,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,900,180.58/23,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.12

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