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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.16, 32,004.78 and 14,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.16, 32,004.78 and 14,238.92 is: 19,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.16 : 32,004.78 = 14,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.16/32,004.78 = 14,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.16x = 32,004.78 × 14,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.16x = 455,713,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,713,502.04/23,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.48

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