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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.63, 32,036.34 and 14,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.63, 32,036.34 and 14,279.16 is: 19,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.63 : 32,036.34 = 14,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.63/32,036.34 = 14,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.63x = 32,036.34 × 14,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.63x = 457,452,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,452,024.67/23,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.15

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