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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.86, 32,199.93 and 14,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.86, 32,199.93 and 14,386.21 is: 19,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.86 : 32,199.93 = 14,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.86/32,199.93 = 14,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.86x = 32,199.93 × 14,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.86x = 463,234,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,234,874.47/23,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.33

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