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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.77, 32,183.82 and 14,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.77, 32,183.82 and 14,248.82 is: 19,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.77 : 32,183.82 = 14,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.77/32,183.82 = 14,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.77x = 32,183.82 × 14,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.77x = 458,581,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,581,297.17/23,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.86

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