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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.11, 32,171.64 and 14,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.11, 32,171.64 and 14,235.96 is: 19,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.11 : 32,171.64 = 14,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.11/32,171.64 = 14,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.11x = 32,171.64 × 14,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.11x = 457,994,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,994,180.17/23,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.03

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