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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.30, 32,282.55 and 13,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.30, 32,282.55 and 13,964.94 is: 19,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.30 : 32,282.55 = 13,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.30/32,282.55 = 13,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.30x = 32,282.55 × 13,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.30x = 450,823,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,823,873.80/23,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.79

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