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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.26, 32,294.13 and 13,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.26, 32,294.13 and 13,971.38 is: 19,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.26 : 32,294.13 = 13,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.26/32,294.13 = 13,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.26x = 32,294.13 × 13,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.26x = 451,193,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,193,562.00/23,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.62

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