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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.94, 32,051.88 and 14,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.94, 32,051.88 and 14,273.46 is: 19,707.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.94 : 32,051.88 = 14,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.94/32,051.88 = 14,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.94x = 32,051.88 × 14,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.94x = 457,491,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,491,227.10/23,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.61

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