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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.28, 32,286.24 and 13,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.28, 32,286.24 and 13,966.38 is: 19,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.28 : 32,286.24 = 13,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.28/32,286.24 = 13,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.28x = 32,286.24 × 13,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.28x = 450,921,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,921,896.61/23,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.47

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