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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.48, 32,115.78 and 13,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.48, 32,115.78 and 13,714.20 is: 18,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.48 : 32,115.78 = 13,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.48/32,115.78 = 13,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.48x = 32,115.78 × 13,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.48x = 440,442,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,442,230.08/23,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.27

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