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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.08, 32,267.34 and 13,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.08, 32,267.34 and 13,948.28 is: 19,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.08 : 32,267.34 = 13,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.08/32,267.34 = 13,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.08x = 32,267.34 × 13,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.08x = 450,073,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,073,893.18/23,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.14

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