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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.54, 32,189.86 and 14,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.54, 32,189.86 and 14,378.96 is: 19,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.54 : 32,189.86 = 14,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.54/32,189.86 = 14,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.54x = 32,189.86 × 14,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.54x = 462,856,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,856,709.35/23,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.34

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