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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.59, 32,195.48 and 14,256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.59, 32,195.48 and 14,256.42 is: 19,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.59 : 32,195.48 = 14,256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.59/32,195.48 = 14,256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.59x = 32,195.48 × 14,256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.59x = 458,992,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,992,284.98/23,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.25

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