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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.28, 32,260.88 and 13,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.28, 32,260.88 and 13,948 is: 19,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.28 : 32,260.88 = 13,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.28/32,260.88 = 13,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.28x = 32,260.88 × 13,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.28x = 449,974,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,974,754.24/23,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.09

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