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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.93, 32,941.02 and 13,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.93, 32,941.02 and 13,114.94 is: 18,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.93 : 32,941.02 = 13,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.93/32,941.02 = 13,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.93x = 32,941.02 × 13,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.93x = 432,019,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,019,500.84/23,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.90

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