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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.44, 32,858.50 and 13,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.44, 32,858.50 and 13,739.28 is: 18,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.44 : 32,858.50 = 13,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.44/32,858.50 = 13,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.44x = 32,858.50 × 13,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.44x = 451,452,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,452,131.88/23,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.46

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