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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.26, 32,295.51 and 13,972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.26, 32,295.51 and 13,972.38 is: 19,278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.26 : 32,295.51 = 13,972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.26/32,295.51 = 13,972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.26x = 32,295.51 × 13,972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.26x = 451,245,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,245,138.01/23,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.00

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