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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.87, 32,228.99 and 14,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.87, 32,228.99 and 14,277.78 is: 19,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.87 : 32,228.99 = 14,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.87/32,228.99 = 14,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.87x = 32,228.99 × 14,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.87x = 460,158,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,158,348.27/23,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.27

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