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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.62, 32,152.60 and 14,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.62, 32,152.60 and 14,240.14 is: 19,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.62 : 32,152.60 = 14,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.62/32,152.60 = 14,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.62x = 32,152.60 × 14,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.62x = 457,857,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,857,608.44/23,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.86

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