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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.63, 32,488.20 and 13,986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.63, 32,488.20 and 13,986.02 is: 19,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.63 : 32,488.20 = 13,986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.63/32,488.20 = 13,986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.63x = 32,488.20 × 13,986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.63x = 454,380,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,380,452.52/23,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.14

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