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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.76, 32,310 and 13,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.76, 32,310 and 13,982.88 is: 19,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.76 : 32,310 = 13,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.76/32,310 = 13,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.76x = 32,310 × 13,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.76x = 451,786,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,786,852.80/23,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.49

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