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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.54, 32,019.84 and 14,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.54, 32,019.84 and 14,261.04 is: 19,672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.54 : 32,019.84 = 14,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.54/32,019.84 = 14,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.54x = 32,019.84 × 14,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.54x = 456,636,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,636,219.03/23,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.81

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