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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.54, 32,172.25 and 14,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.54, 32,172.25 and 14,236.40 is: 19,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.54 : 32,172.25 = 14,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.54/32,172.25 = 14,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.54x = 32,172.25 × 14,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.54x = 458,017,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,017,019.90/23,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.65

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