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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.17, 32,222.84 and 14,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.17, 32,222.84 and 14,274.71 is: 19,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.17 : 32,222.84 = 14,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.17/32,222.84 = 14,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.17x = 32,222.84 × 14,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.17x = 459,971,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,971,534.25/23,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.22

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