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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.20, 32,301.60 and 13,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.20, 32,301.60 and 13,974 is: 19,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.20 : 32,301.60 = 13,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.20/32,301.60 = 13,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.20x = 32,301.60 × 13,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.20x = 451,382,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,382,558.40/23,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.92

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