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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.20, 32,998.70 and 13,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.20, 32,998.70 and 13,838.48 is: 19,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.20 : 32,998.70 = 13,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.20/32,998.70 = 13,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.20x = 32,998.70 × 13,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.20x = 456,651,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,651,849.98/23,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.62

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