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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.58, 32,270.85 and 13,950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.58, 32,270.85 and 13,950.78 is: 19,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.58 : 32,270.85 = 13,950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.58/32,270.85 = 13,950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.58x = 32,270.85 × 13,950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.58x = 450,203,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,203,528.76/23,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.15

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