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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.76, 32,293.44 and 13,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.76, 32,293.44 and 13,970.88 is: 19,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.76 : 32,293.44 = 13,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.76/32,293.44 = 13,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.76x = 32,293.44 × 13,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.76x = 451,167,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,167,775.03/23,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.93

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