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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.52, 32,254.24 and 14,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.52, 32,254.24 and 14,304.64 is: 19,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.52 : 32,254.24 = 14,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.52/32,254.24 = 14,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.52x = 32,254.24 × 14,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.52x = 461,385,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,385,291.67/23,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.22

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