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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.32, 32,367.48 and 13,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.32, 32,367.48 and 13,901.28 is: 19,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.32 : 32,367.48 = 13,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.32/32,367.48 = 13,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.32x = 32,367.48 × 13,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.32x = 449,949,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,949,402.37/23,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.80

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