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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.27, 32,005.94 and 14,241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.27, 32,005.94 and 14,241.15 is: 19,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.27 : 32,005.94 = 14,241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.27/32,005.94 = 14,241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.27x = 32,005.94 × 14,241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.27x = 455,801,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,801,321.23/23,193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.31

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