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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.36, 32,254.92 and 13,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.36, 32,254.92 and 13,944.48 is: 19,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.36 : 32,254.92 = 13,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.36/32,254.92 = 13,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.36x = 32,254.92 × 13,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.36x = 449,778,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,778,086.84/23,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.66

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