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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.41, 32,479.67 and 13,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.41, 32,479.67 and 13,979.81 is: 19,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.41 : 32,479.67 = 13,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.41/32,479.67 = 13,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.41x = 32,479.67 × 13,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.41x = 454,059,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,059,731.61/23,546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.61

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