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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,200.82, 32,016.68 and 14,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,200.82, 32,016.68 and 14,122.88 is: 19,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,200.82 : 32,016.68 = 14,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,200.82/32,016.68 = 14,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,200.82x = 32,016.68 × 14,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,200.82x = 452,167,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,167,498.94/23,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.29

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