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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.08, 32,206.24 and 14,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.08, 32,206.24 and 14,265.12 is: 19,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.08 : 32,206.24 = 14,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.08/32,206.24 = 14,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.08x = 32,206.24 × 14,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.08x = 459,425,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,425,878.35/23,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.30

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