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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,518.94, 32,453.96 and 13,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,518.94, 32,453.96 and 13,957.17 is: 19,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,518.94 : 32,453.96 = 13,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,518.94/32,453.96 = 13,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,518.94x = 32,453.96 × 13,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,518.94x = 452,965,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,965,542.29/23,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.61

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