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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.20, 32,120.64 and 13,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.20, 32,120.64 and 13,844.64 is: 19,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.20 : 32,120.64 = 13,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.20/32,120.64 = 13,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.20x = 32,120.64 × 13,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.20x = 444,698,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,698,697.37/23,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.12

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