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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.54, 32,087.27 and 14,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.54, 32,087.27 and 14,315.94 is: 19,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.54 : 32,087.27 = 14,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.54/32,087.27 = 14,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.54x = 32,087.27 × 14,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.54x = 459,359,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,359,467.87/23,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.90

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