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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,386.14, 32,273.51 and 13,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,386.14, 32,273.51 and 13,960.17 is: 19,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,386.14 : 32,273.51 = 13,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,386.14/32,273.51 = 13,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,386.14x = 32,273.51 × 13,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,386.14x = 450,543,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,543,616.30/23,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.41

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