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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.12, 32,285.88 and 13,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.12, 32,285.88 and 13,966.08 is: 19,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.12 : 32,285.88 = 13,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.12/32,285.88 = 13,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.12x = 32,285.88 × 13,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.12x = 450,907,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,907,182.95/23,403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.97

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