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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.41, 32,999.18 and 13,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.41, 32,999.18 and 13,842.77 is: 19,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.41 : 32,999.18 = 13,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.41/32,999.18 = 13,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.41x = 32,999.18 × 13,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.41x = 456,799,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,799,824.72/23,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.24

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