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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359, 32,235.44 and 13,933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359, 32,235.44 and 13,933.04 is: 19,227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359 : 32,235.44 = 13,933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359/32,235.44 = 13,933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359x = 32,235.44 × 13,933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359x = 449,137,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,137,674.94/23,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.61

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