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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.28, 32,275.08 and 13,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.28, 32,275.08 and 13,964.40 is: 19,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.28 : 32,275.08 = 13,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.28/32,275.08 = 13,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.28x = 32,275.08 × 13,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.28x = 450,702,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,702,127.15/23,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.37

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