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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.48, 32,160.96 and 13,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.48, 32,160.96 and 13,871.76 is: 19,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.48 : 32,160.96 = 13,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.48/32,160.96 = 13,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.48x = 32,160.96 × 13,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.48x = 446,129,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129,118.49/23,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.49

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