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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.92, 32,149.56 and 14,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.92, 32,149.56 and 14,340.64 is: 19,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.92 : 32,149.56 = 14,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.92/32,149.56 = 14,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.92x = 32,149.56 × 14,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.92x = 461,045,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,045,266.12/23,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.67

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