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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.35, 32,161.52 and 13,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.35, 32,161.52 and 13,871.63 is: 19,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.35 : 32,161.52 = 13,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.35/32,161.52 = 13,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.35x = 32,161.52 × 13,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.35x = 446,132,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,132,705.68/23,304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.75

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