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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.22, 32,113.24 and 14,312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.22, 32,113.24 and 14,312.42 is: 19,751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.22 : 32,113.24 = 14,312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.22/32,113.24 = 14,312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.22x = 32,113.24 × 14,312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.22x = 459,618,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,618,178.44/23,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.35

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