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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.66, 32,001.33 and 14,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.66, 32,001.33 and 14,236.42 is: 19,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.66 : 32,001.33 = 14,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.66/32,001.33 = 14,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.66x = 32,001.33 × 14,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.66x = 455,584,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,584,374.44/23,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.03

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