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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.13, 32,034.29 and 14,277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.13, 32,034.29 and 14,277.67 is: 19,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.13 : 32,034.29 = 14,277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.13/32,034.29 = 14,277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.13x = 32,034.29 × 14,277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.13x = 457,374,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,374,869.83/23,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.10

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