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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.81, 32,176.92 and 14,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.81, 32,176.92 and 14,363.26 is: 19,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.81 : 32,176.92 = 14,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.81/32,176.92 = 14,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.81x = 32,176.92 × 14,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.81x = 462,165,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,165,467.96/23,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.28

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