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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.72, 32,274.84 and 13,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.72, 32,274.84 and 13,960.16 is: 19,262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.72 : 32,274.84 = 13,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.72/32,274.84 = 13,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.72x = 32,274.84 × 13,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.72x = 450,561,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,561,930.37/23,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.42

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