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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.08, 32,270.40 and 13,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.08, 32,270.40 and 13,951.44 is: 19,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.08 : 32,270.40 = 13,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.08/32,270.40 = 13,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.08x = 32,270.40 × 13,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.08x = 450,218,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,218,549.38/23,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.03

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