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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.13, 32,483.37 and 13,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.13, 32,483.37 and 13,982.52 is: 19,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.13 : 32,483.37 = 13,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.13/32,483.37 = 13,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.13x = 32,483.37 × 13,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.13x = 454,199,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,199,208.28/23,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.31

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