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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.65, 32,101.41 and 14,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.65, 32,101.41 and 14,303.86 is: 19,739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.65 : 32,101.41 = 14,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.65/32,101.41 = 14,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.65x = 32,101.41 × 14,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.65x = 459,174,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,174,047.83/23,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.53

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