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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.87, 32,459.36 and 13,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.87, 32,459.36 and 13,957.79 is: 19,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.87 : 32,459.36 = 13,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.87/32,459.36 = 13,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.87x = 32,459.36 × 13,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.87x = 453,060,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,060,698.33/23,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.98

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