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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.05, 32,171.45 and 14,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.05, 32,171.45 and 14,235.32 is: 19,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.05 : 32,171.45 = 14,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.05/32,171.45 = 14,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.05x = 32,171.45 × 14,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.05x = 457,970,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,970,924.49/23,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.24

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