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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.08, 32,207.62 and 14,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.08, 32,207.62 and 14,266.12 is: 19,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.08 : 32,207.62 = 14,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.08/32,207.62 = 14,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.08x = 32,207.62 × 14,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.08x = 459,477,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,477,771.83/23,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.68

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