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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.72, 32,101.80 and 14,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.72, 32,101.80 and 14,313.68 is: 19,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.72 : 32,101.80 = 14,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.72/32,101.80 = 14,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.72x = 32,101.80 × 14,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.72x = 459,494,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,494,892.62/23,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.72

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