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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.12, 32,052.96 and 14,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.12, 32,052.96 and 14,275.44 is: 19,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.12 : 32,052.96 = 14,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.12/32,052.96 = 14,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.12x = 32,052.96 × 14,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.12x = 457,570,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,570,107.30/23,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.21

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