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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.94, 32,331.51 and 13,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.94, 32,331.51 and 13,997.50 is: 19,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.94 : 32,331.51 = 13,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.94/32,331.51 = 13,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.94x = 32,331.51 × 13,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.94x = 452,560,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,560,311.23/23,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.65

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