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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.69, 32,236.61 and 14,629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.69, 32,236.61 and 14,629.38 is: 20,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.69 : 32,236.61 = 14,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.69/32,236.61 = 14,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.69x = 32,236.61 × 14,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.69x = 471,601,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,601,617.60/23,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.29

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