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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.73, 32,459.19 and 13,957.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.73, 32,459.19 and 13,957.65 is: 19,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.73 : 32,459.19 = 13,957.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.73/32,459.19 = 13,957.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.73x = 32,459.19 × 13,957.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.73x = 453,054,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,054,013.30/23,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.81

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