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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.76, 32,294.82 and 13,971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.76, 32,294.82 and 13,971.88 is: 19,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.76 : 32,294.82 = 13,971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.76/32,294.82 = 13,971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.76x = 32,294.82 × 13,971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.76x = 451,219,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,219,349.66/23,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.31

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