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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.95, 32,183.06 and 14,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.95, 32,183.06 and 14,377.59 is: 19,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.95 : 32,183.06 = 14,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.95/32,183.06 = 14,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.95x = 32,183.06 × 14,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.95x = 462,714,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,714,769.74/23,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.96

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