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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.44, 32,328.06 and 13,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.44, 32,328.06 and 13,995 is: 19,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.44 : 32,328.06 = 13,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.44/32,328.06 = 13,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.44x = 32,328.06 × 13,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.44x = 452,431,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,431,199.70/23,428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.20

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