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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.92, 32,193.72 and 14,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.92, 32,193.72 and 14,372.64 is: 19,835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.92 : 32,193.72 = 14,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.92/32,193.72 = 14,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.92x = 32,193.72 × 14,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.92x = 462,708,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,708,747.82/23,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.83

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