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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.27, 32,183.13 and 14,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.27, 32,183.13 and 14,248.32 is: 19,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.27 : 32,183.13 = 14,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.27/32,183.13 = 14,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.27x = 32,183.13 × 14,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.27x = 458,555,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,555,534.84/23,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.17

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