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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.66, 32,182.99 and 14,359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.66, 32,182.99 and 14,359.58 is: 19,810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.66 : 32,182.99 = 14,359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.66/32,182.99 = 14,359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.66x = 32,182.99 × 14,359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.66x = 462,134,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,134,143.42/23,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.56

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