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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.44, 32,059.50 and 14,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.44, 32,059.50 and 14,278.96 is: 19,715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.44 : 32,059.50 = 14,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.44/32,059.50 = 14,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.44x = 32,059.50 × 14,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.44x = 457,776,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,776,318.12/23,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.22

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