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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.62, 32,050.89 and 14,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.62, 32,050.89 and 14,276.79 is: 19,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.62 : 32,050.89 = 14,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.62/32,050.89 = 14,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.62x = 32,050.89 × 14,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.62x = 457,583,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,583,825.84/23,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.08

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