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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.97, 32,162.72 and 14,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.97, 32,162.72 and 14,247.50 is: 19,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.97 : 32,162.72 = 14,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.97/32,162.72 = 14,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.97x = 32,162.72 × 14,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.97x = 458,238,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,238,412.56/23,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.00

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