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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.52, 32,111.40 and 14,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.52, 32,111.40 and 14,320.92 is: 19,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.52 : 32,111.40 = 14,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.52/32,111.40 = 14,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.52x = 32,111.40 × 14,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.52x = 459,864,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,864,790.49/23,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.24

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