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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.37, 32,109.44 and 14,312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.37, 32,109.44 and 14,312.85 is: 19,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.37 : 32,109.44 = 14,312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.37/32,109.44 = 14,312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.37x = 32,109.44 × 14,312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.37x = 459,577,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,577,598.30/23,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.14

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