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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.92, 32,160.60 and 14,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.92, 32,160.60 and 14,348.64 is: 19,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.92 : 32,160.60 = 14,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.92/32,160.60 = 14,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.92x = 32,160.60 × 14,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.92x = 461,460,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,460,871.58/23,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.71

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