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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.72, 32,235.60 and 13,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.72, 32,235.60 and 13,932 is: 19,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.72 : 32,235.60 = 13,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.72/32,235.60 = 13,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.72x = 32,235.60 × 13,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.72x = 449,106,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,106,379.20/23,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.63

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