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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.29, 32,024.73 and 14,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.29, 32,024.73 and 14,253.66 is: 19,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.29 : 32,024.73 = 14,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.29/32,024.73 = 14,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.29x = 32,024.73 × 14,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.29x = 456,469,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,469,613.01/23,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.08

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