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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.81, 32,175.54 and 14,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.81, 32,175.54 and 14,362.26 is: 19,818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.81 : 32,175.54 = 14,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.81/32,175.54 = 14,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.81x = 32,175.54 × 14,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.81x = 462,113,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,113,471.12/23,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.90

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