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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.04, 32,073.78 and 13,811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.04, 32,073.78 and 13,811.92 is: 19,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.04 : 32,073.78 = 13,811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.04/32,073.78 = 13,811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.04x = 32,073.78 × 13,811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.04x = 443,000,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,000,483.46/23,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.75

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