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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.24, 32,321.68 and 13,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.24, 32,321.68 and 13,991.36 is: 19,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.24 : 32,321.68 = 13,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.24/32,321.68 = 13,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.24x = 32,321.68 × 13,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.24x = 452,224,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,224,260.68/23,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.18

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