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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.98, 32,159.34 and 14,228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.98, 32,159.34 and 14,228.43 is: 19,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.98 : 32,159.34 = 14,228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.98/32,159.34 = 14,228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.98x = 32,159.34 × 14,228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.98x = 457,576,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,576,918.04/23,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.51

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