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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.84, 32,281.80 and 13,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.84, 32,281.80 and 13,965.28 is: 19,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.84 : 32,281.80 = 13,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.84/32,281.80 = 13,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.84x = 32,281.80 × 13,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.84x = 450,824,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,824,375.90/23,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.42

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