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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.72, 32,302.17 and 13,851.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.72, 32,302.17 and 13,851.15 is: 19,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.72 : 32,302.17 = 13,851.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.72/32,302.17 = 13,851.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.72x = 32,302.17 × 13,851.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.72x = 447,422,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,422,202.00/23,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.04

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