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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.75, 32,114.52 and 13,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.75, 32,114.52 and 13,842.78 is: 19,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.75 : 32,114.52 = 13,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.75/32,114.52 = 13,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.75x = 32,114.52 × 13,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.75x = 444,554,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554,235.17/23,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.20

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