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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.65, 32,102.79 and 14,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.65, 32,102.79 and 14,304.86 is: 19,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.65 : 32,102.79 = 14,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.65/32,102.79 = 14,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.65x = 32,102.79 × 14,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.65x = 459,225,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,225,916.56/23,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.91

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