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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.28, 32,283.04 and 13,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.28, 32,283.04 and 13,964 is: 19,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.28 : 32,283.04 = 13,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.28/32,283.04 = 13,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.28x = 32,283.04 × 13,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.28x = 450,800,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,800,370.56/23,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.21

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