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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.14, 32,169.58 and 13,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.14, 32,169.58 and 13,751.24 is: 18,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.14 : 32,169.58 = 13,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.14/32,169.58 = 13,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.14x = 32,169.58 × 13,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.14x = 442,371,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,371,615.28/23,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,976.83

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