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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.81, 32,082.03 and 14,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.81, 32,082.03 and 14,295.54 is: 19,717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.81 : 32,082.03 = 14,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.81/32,082.03 = 14,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.81x = 32,082.03 × 14,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.81x = 458,629,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,629,943.15/23,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.70

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