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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.64, 32,018.42 and 14,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.64, 32,018.42 and 14,266.16 is: 19,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.64 : 32,018.42 = 14,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.64/32,018.42 = 14,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.64x = 32,018.42 × 14,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.64x = 456,779,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,779,902.67/23,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.22

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