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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.72, 32,099.04 and 14,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.72, 32,099.04 and 14,311.68 is: 19,747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.72 : 32,099.04 = 14,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.72/32,099.04 = 14,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.72x = 32,099.04 × 14,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.72x = 459,391,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,391,188.79/23,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.96

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