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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.24, 32,130.35 and 14,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.24, 32,130.35 and 14,333.98 is: 19,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.24 : 32,130.35 = 14,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.24/32,130.35 = 14,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.24x = 32,130.35 × 14,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.24x = 460,555,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,555,836.92/23,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.27

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