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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.72, 32,094.90 and 14,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.72, 32,094.90 and 14,308.68 is: 19,743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.72 : 32,094.90 = 14,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.72/32,094.90 = 14,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.72x = 32,094.90 × 14,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.72x = 459,235,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,235,653.73/23,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.82

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