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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.96, 32,103.23 and 14,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.96, 32,103.23 and 14,305.17 is: 19,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.96 : 32,103.23 = 14,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.96/32,103.23 = 14,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.96x = 32,103.23 × 14,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.96x = 459,242,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,242,091.17/23,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.34

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