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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.31, 32,250.96 and 13,938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.31, 32,250.96 and 13,938.48 is: 19,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.31 : 32,250.96 = 13,938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.31/32,250.96 = 13,938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.31x = 32,250.96 × 13,938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.31x = 449,529,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,529,360.94/23,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.89

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