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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.72, 32,116.98 and 14,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.72, 32,116.98 and 14,324.68 is: 19,765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.72 : 32,116.98 = 14,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.72/32,116.98 = 14,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.72x = 32,116.98 × 14,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.72x = 460,065,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,065,461.07/23,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.90

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