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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.57, 32,168.97 and 14,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.57, 32,168.97 and 14,238.62 is: 19,644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.57 : 32,168.97 = 14,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.57/32,168.97 = 14,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.57x = 32,168.97 × 14,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.57x = 458,041,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,041,699.41/23,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.47

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