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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.08, 32,278.44 and 13,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.08, 32,278.44 and 13,956.28 is: 19,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.08 : 32,278.44 = 13,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.08/32,278.44 = 13,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.08x = 32,278.44 × 13,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.08x = 450,486,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,486,946.60/23,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.74

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