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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.21, 32,048.51 and 14,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.21, 32,048.51 and 14,145.45 is: 19,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.21 : 32,048.51 = 14,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.21/32,048.51 = 14,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.21x = 32,048.51 × 14,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.21x = 453,340,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,340,525.05/23,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.01

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