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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,301.98, 32,162.10 and 14,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,301.98, 32,162.10 and 14,230.44 is: 19,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,301.98 : 32,162.10 = 14,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,301.98/32,162.10 = 14,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,301.98x = 32,162.10 × 14,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,301.98x = 457,680,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,680,834.32/23,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.29

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