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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.77, 32,179.68 and 14,245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.77, 32,179.68 and 14,245.81 is: 19,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.77 : 32,179.68 = 14,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.77/32,179.68 = 14,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.77x = 32,179.68 × 14,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.77x = 458,425,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,425,526.69/23,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.71

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