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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.71, 32,009.68 and 14,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.71, 32,009.68 and 14,117.79 is: 19,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.71 : 32,009.68 = 14,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.71/32,009.68 = 14,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.71x = 32,009.68 × 14,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.71x = 451,905,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,905,940.21/23,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.31

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