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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.72, 32,089.38 and 14,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.72, 32,089.38 and 14,304.68 is: 19,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.72 : 32,089.38 = 14,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.72/32,089.38 = 14,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.72x = 32,089.38 × 14,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.72x = 459,028,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,028,312.30/23,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.30

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