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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.81, 32,224.41 and 14,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.81, 32,224.41 and 14,401.65 is: 19,877.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.81 : 32,224.41 = 14,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.81/32,224.41 = 14,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.81x = 32,224.41 × 14,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.81x = 464,084,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,084,674.28/23,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.86

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