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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.96, 32,099.09 and 14,302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.96, 32,099.09 and 14,302.17 is: 19,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.96 : 32,099.09 = 14,302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.96/32,099.09 = 14,302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.96x = 32,099.09 × 14,302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.96x = 459,086,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,086,570.51/23,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.20

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