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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.81, 32,077.89 and 14,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.81, 32,077.89 and 14,292.54 is: 19,713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.81 : 32,077.89 = 14,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.81/32,077.89 = 14,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.81x = 32,077.89 × 14,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.81x = 458,474,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,474,525.94/23,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.56

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