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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.26, 32,276.88 and 13,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.26, 32,276.88 and 13,834.53 is: 19,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.26 : 32,276.88 = 13,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.26/32,276.88 = 13,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.26x = 32,276.88 × 13,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.26x = 446,535,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,535,464.67/23,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.95

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