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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.53, 32,275.47 and 13,958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.53, 32,275.47 and 13,958.64 is: 19,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.53 : 32,275.47 = 13,958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.53/32,275.47 = 13,958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.53x = 32,275.47 × 13,958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.53x = 450,521,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,521,666.56/23,395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.74

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