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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.16, 32,201.03 and 14,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.16, 32,201.03 and 14,266.08 is: 19,685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.16 : 32,201.03 = 14,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.16/32,201.03 = 14,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.16x = 32,201.03 × 14,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.16x = 459,382,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,382,470.06/23,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.44

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