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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.76, 32,862.96 and 14,380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.76, 32,862.96 and 14,380.56 is: 19,845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.76 : 32,862.96 = 14,380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.76/32,862.96 = 14,380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.76x = 32,862.96 × 14,380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.76x = 472,587,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,587,768.06/23,813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.16

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