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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.64, 32,009.57 and 14,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.64, 32,009.57 and 14,117.72 is: 19,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.64 : 32,009.57 = 14,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.64/32,009.57 = 14,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.64x = 32,009.57 × 14,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.64x = 451,901,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901,968.89/23,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.20

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