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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.85, 32,033.98 and 14,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.85, 32,033.98 and 14,277.28 is: 19,692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.85 : 32,033.98 = 14,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.85/32,033.98 = 14,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.85x = 32,033.98 × 14,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.85x = 457,358,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,358,101.97/23,224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.62

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