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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.59, 32,118.60 and 14,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.59, 32,118.60 and 14,197.96 is: 19,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.59 : 32,118.60 = 14,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.59/32,118.60 = 14,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.59x = 32,118.60 × 14,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.59x = 456,018,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,018,598.06/23,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.35

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