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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.14, 32,159.42 and 13,750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.14, 32,159.42 and 13,750.04 is: 18,972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.14 : 32,159.42 = 13,750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.14/32,159.42 = 13,750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.14x = 32,159.42 × 13,750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.14x = 442,193,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,193,311.38/23,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.44

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