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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.44, 32,329.44 and 13,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.44, 32,329.44 and 13,996 is: 19,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.44 : 32,329.44 = 13,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.44/32,329.44 = 13,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.44x = 32,329.44 × 13,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.44x = 452,482,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,482,842.24/23,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.58

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