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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.76, 32,346.60 and 13,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.76, 32,346.60 and 13,999.56 is: 19,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.76 : 32,346.60 = 13,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.76/32,346.60 = 13,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.76x = 32,346.60 × 13,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.76x = 452,838,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,838,167.50/23,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.00

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