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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.71, 32,108.40 and 14,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.71, 32,108.40 and 14,308.92 is: 19,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.71 : 32,108.40 = 14,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.71/32,108.40 = 14,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.71x = 32,108.40 × 14,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.71x = 459,436,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,436,526.93/23,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.52

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