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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.96, 32,155.92 and 13,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.96, 32,155.92 and 13,876.56 is: 19,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.96 : 32,155.92 = 13,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.96/32,155.92 = 13,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.96x = 32,155.92 × 13,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.96x = 446,213,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,213,553.24/23,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.72

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