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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.28, 32,377.68 and 13,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.28, 32,377.68 and 13,907.68 is: 19,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.28 : 32,377.68 = 13,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.28/32,377.68 = 13,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.28x = 32,377.68 × 13,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.28x = 450,298,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,298,412.58/23,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.72

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