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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.14, 32,094.96 and 14,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.14, 32,094.96 and 14,639.60 is: 20,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.14 : 32,094.96 = 14,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.14/32,094.96 = 14,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.14x = 32,094.96 × 14,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.14x = 469,857,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,857,376.42/23,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,194.03

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