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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.78, 32,238.99 and 13,934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.78, 32,238.99 and 13,934.22 is: 19,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.78 : 32,238.99 = 13,934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.78/32,238.99 = 13,934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.78x = 32,238.99 × 13,934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.78x = 449,225,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,225,179.24/23,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.60

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