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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.54, 32,274.10 and 13,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.54, 32,274.10 and 13,957.62 is: 19,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.54 : 32,274.10 = 13,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.54/32,274.10 = 13,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.54x = 32,274.10 × 13,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.54x = 450,469,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,469,623.64/23,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.33

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