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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.34, 32,283.87 and 13,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.34, 32,283.87 and 13,966.78 is: 19,271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.34 : 32,283.87 = 13,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.34/32,283.87 = 13,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.34x = 32,283.87 × 13,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.34x = 450,901,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,901,709.84/23,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.49

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