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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.85, 32,032.60 and 14,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.85, 32,032.60 and 14,276.28 is: 19,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.85 : 32,032.60 = 14,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.85/32,032.60 = 14,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.85x = 32,032.60 × 14,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.85x = 457,306,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,306,451.16/23,223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.24

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