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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.78, 32,262.10 and 13,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.78, 32,262.10 and 13,948.88 is: 19,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.78 : 32,262.10 = 13,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.78/32,262.10 = 13,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.78x = 32,262.10 × 13,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.78x = 450,019,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,019,965.27/23,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.32

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