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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.29, 32,023.35 and 14,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.29, 32,023.35 and 14,252.66 is: 19,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.29 : 32,023.35 = 14,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.29/32,023.35 = 14,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.29x = 32,023.35 × 14,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.29x = 456,417,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,417,879.58/23,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.70

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