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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.48, 32,261.70 and 13,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.48, 32,261.70 and 13,944.76 is: 19,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.48 : 32,261.70 = 13,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.48/32,261.70 = 13,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.48x = 32,261.70 × 13,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.48x = 449,881,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,881,663.69/23,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.23

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