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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.74, 32,399.91 and 13,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.74, 32,399.91 and 13,925.18 is: 19,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.74 : 32,399.91 = 13,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.74/32,399.91 = 13,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.74x = 32,399.91 × 13,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.74x = 451,174,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,174,578.73/23,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.21

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