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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.71, 32,111.16 and 14,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.71, 32,111.16 and 14,310.92 is: 19,749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.71 : 32,111.16 = 14,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.71/32,111.16 = 14,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.71x = 32,111.16 × 14,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.71x = 459,540,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,540,241.87/23,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.28

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