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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.59, 32,370.57 and 13,888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.59, 32,370.57 and 13,888.56 is: 19,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.59 : 32,370.57 = 13,888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.59/32,370.57 = 13,888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.59x = 32,370.57 × 13,888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.59x = 449,580,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,580,725.07/23,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,175.50

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