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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.48, 32,386.08 and 13,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.48, 32,386.08 and 13,901.92 is: 19,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.48 : 32,386.08 = 13,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.48/32,386.08 = 13,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.48x = 32,386.08 × 13,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.48x = 450,228,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,228,693.27/23,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.94

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