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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.73, 32,457.81 and 13,956.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.73, 32,457.81 and 13,956.65 is: 19,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.73 : 32,457.81 = 13,956.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.73/32,457.81 = 13,956.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.73x = 32,457.81 × 13,956.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.73x = 453,002,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,002,488.28/23,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.44

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