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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.53, 32,653.31 and 13,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.53, 32,653.31 and 13,971.48 is: 19,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.53 : 32,653.31 = 13,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.53/32,653.31 = 13,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.53x = 32,653.31 × 13,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.53x = 456,214,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,214,875.29/23,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.24

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