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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.44, 32,332.48 and 13,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.44, 32,332.48 and 13,858.32 is: 19,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.44 : 32,332.48 = 13,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.44/32,332.48 = 13,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.44x = 32,332.48 × 13,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.44x = 448,073,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,073,854.23/23,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.93

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