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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.48, 32,276.88 and 13,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.48, 32,276.88 and 13,955.76 is: 19,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.48 : 32,276.88 = 13,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.48/32,276.88 = 13,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.48x = 32,276.88 × 13,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.48x = 450,448,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,448,390.83/23,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.41

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