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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.03, 32,266.59 and 13,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.03, 32,266.59 and 13,952.14 is: 19,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.03 : 32,266.59 = 13,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.03/32,266.59 = 13,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.03x = 32,266.59 × 13,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.03x = 450,187,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,187,981.00/23,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.83

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