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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.70, 32,044.64 and 14,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.70, 32,044.64 and 14,268.18 is: 19,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.70 : 32,044.64 = 14,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.70/32,044.64 = 14,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.70x = 32,044.64 × 14,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.70x = 457,218,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,218,691.56/23,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.31

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