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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.66, 32,201.72 and 14,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.66, 32,201.72 and 14,266.58 is: 19,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.66 : 32,201.72 = 14,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.66/32,201.72 = 14,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.66x = 32,201.72 × 14,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.66x = 459,408,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,408,414.52/23,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.13

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