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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.36, 32,149.88 and 14,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.36, 32,149.88 and 14,348.08 is: 19,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.36 : 32,149.88 = 14,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.36/32,149.88 = 14,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.36x = 32,149.88 × 14,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.36x = 461,289,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,289,050.23/23,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.76

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