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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.72, 32,932.68 and 14,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.72, 32,932.68 and 14,300.45 is: 19,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.72 : 32,932.68 = 14,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.72/32,932.68 = 14,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.72x = 32,932.68 × 14,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.72x = 470,952,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,952,143.71/23,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.07

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