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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.28, 32,258.12 and 13,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.28, 32,258.12 and 13,946 is: 19,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.28 : 32,258.12 = 13,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.28/32,258.12 = 13,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.28x = 32,258.12 × 13,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.28x = 449,871,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,871,741.52/23,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.33

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