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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.44, 32,056.74 and 14,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.44, 32,056.74 and 14,276.96 is: 19,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.44 : 32,056.74 = 14,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.44/32,056.74 = 14,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.44x = 32,056.74 × 14,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.44x = 457,672,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,672,794.71/23,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.46

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