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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.20, 32,168.45 and 14,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.20, 32,168.45 and 14,238.25 is: 19,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.20 : 32,168.45 = 14,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.20/32,168.45 = 14,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.20x = 32,168.45 × 14,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.20x = 458,022,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,022,388.39/23,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.95

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