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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.20, 32,273.22 and 13,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.20, 32,273.22 and 13,957 is: 19,257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.20 : 32,273.22 = 13,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.20/32,273.22 = 13,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.20x = 32,273.22 × 13,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.20x = 450,437,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,437,331.54/23,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.52

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