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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.97, 32,177.09 and 14,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.97, 32,177.09 and 14,362.20 is: 19,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.97 : 32,177.09 = 14,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.97/32,177.09 = 14,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.97x = 32,177.09 × 14,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.97x = 462,133,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,133,730.19/23,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.78

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