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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.34, 32,282.49 and 13,965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.34, 32,282.49 and 13,965.78 is: 19,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.34 : 32,282.49 = 13,965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.34/32,282.49 = 13,965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.34x = 32,282.49 × 13,965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.34x = 450,850,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,850,153.19/23,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.11

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