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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,520.88, 32,456.13 and 13,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,520.88, 32,456.13 and 13,957.33 is: 19,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,520.88 : 32,456.13 = 13,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,520.88/32,456.13 = 13,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,520.88x = 32,456.13 × 13,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,520.88x = 453,000,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,000,916.93/23,520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.52

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