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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,200.11, 32,018.34 and 14,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,200.11, 32,018.34 and 14,124.74 is: 19,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,200.11 : 32,018.34 = 14,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,200.11/32,018.34 = 14,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,200.11x = 32,018.34 × 14,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,200.11x = 452,250,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,250,567.64/23,200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.47

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