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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.48, 32,271.36 and 13,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.48, 32,271.36 and 13,951.76 is: 19,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.48 : 32,271.36 = 13,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.48/32,271.36 = 13,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.48x = 32,271.36 × 13,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.48x = 450,242,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,242,269.59/23,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.89

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