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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.83, 32,390.85 and 13,917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.83, 32,390.85 and 13,917.96 is: 19,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.83 : 32,390.85 = 13,917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.83/32,390.85 = 13,917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.83x = 32,390.85 × 13,917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.83x = 450,814,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,814,554.67/23,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.35

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