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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.70, 32,170.52 and 14,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.70, 32,170.52 and 14,239.76 is: 19,646.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.70 : 32,170.52 = 14,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.70/32,170.52 = 14,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.70x = 32,170.52 × 14,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.70x = 458,100,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,100,358.62/23,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.04

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