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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.13, 32,217.96 and 14,399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.13, 32,217.96 and 14,399.65 is: 19,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.13 : 32,217.96 = 14,399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.13/32,217.96 = 14,399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.13x = 32,217.96 × 14,399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.13x = 463,927,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,927,347.71/23,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.00

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