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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,516.43, 32,447.48 and 13,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,516.43, 32,447.48 and 13,951.59 is: 19,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,516.43 : 32,447.48 = 13,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,516.43/32,447.48 = 13,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,516.43x = 32,447.48 × 13,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,516.43x = 452,693,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,693,867.74/23,516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.11

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