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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.80, 32,997.42 and 13,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.80, 32,997.42 and 13,842.64 is: 19,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.80 : 32,997.42 = 13,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.80/32,997.42 = 13,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.80x = 32,997.42 × 13,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.80x = 456,771,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,771,405.99/23,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.95

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