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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.63, 32,482.68 and 13,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.63, 32,482.68 and 13,982.02 is: 19,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.63 : 32,482.68 = 13,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.63/32,482.68 = 13,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.63x = 32,482.68 × 13,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.63x = 454,173,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,173,319.00/23,548.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.62

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