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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.72, 32,031.05 and 14,275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.72, 32,031.05 and 14,275.17 is: 19,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.72 : 32,031.05 = 14,275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.72/32,031.05 = 14,275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.72x = 32,031.05 × 14,275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.72x = 457,248,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,248,612.65/23,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.71

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