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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.80, 32,283.24 and 13,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.80, 32,283.24 and 13,965.44 is: 19,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.80 : 32,283.24 = 13,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.80/32,283.24 = 13,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.80x = 32,283.24 × 13,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.80x = 450,849,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,849,651.23/23,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.48

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