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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.81, 32,080.65 and 14,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.81, 32,080.65 and 14,294.54 is: 19,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.81 : 32,080.65 = 14,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.81/32,080.65 = 14,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.81x = 32,080.65 × 14,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.81x = 458,578,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,578,134.65/23,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.32

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