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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.78, 32,261.58 and 13,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.78, 32,261.58 and 13,950.90 is: 19,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.78 : 32,261.58 = 13,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.78/32,261.58 = 13,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.78x = 32,261.58 × 13,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.78x = 450,078,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,078,076.42/23,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.80

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