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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.95, 32,120.43 and 13,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.95, 32,120.43 and 13,716.81 is: 18,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.95 : 32,120.43 = 13,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.95/32,120.43 = 13,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.95x = 32,120.43 × 13,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.95x = 440,589,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,589,835.43/23,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.60

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