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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.79, 32,494.44 and 13,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.79, 32,494.44 and 13,993.23 is: 19,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.79 : 32,494.44 = 13,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.79/32,494.44 = 13,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.79x = 32,494.44 × 13,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.79x = 454,702,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,702,172.64/23,546.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,310.58

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