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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.71, 32,212.20 and 14,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.71, 32,212.20 and 14,268.54 is: 19,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.71 : 32,212.20 = 14,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.71/32,212.20 = 14,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.71x = 32,212.20 × 14,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.71x = 459,621,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,621,064.19/23,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.98

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