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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.28, 32,372.16 and 13,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.28, 32,372.16 and 13,903.68 is: 19,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.28 : 32,372.16 = 13,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.28/32,372.16 = 13,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.28x = 32,372.16 × 13,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.28x = 450,092,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,092,153.55/23,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.20

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