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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.79, 32,171.21 and 14,235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.79, 32,171.21 and 14,235.65 is: 19,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.79 : 32,171.21 = 14,235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.79/32,171.21 = 14,235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.79x = 32,171.21 × 14,235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.79x = 457,978,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,978,085.64/23,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.61

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