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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.14, 32,226.30 and 14,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.14, 32,226.30 and 14,391.09 is: 19,853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.14 : 32,226.30 = 14,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.14/32,226.30 = 14,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.14x = 32,226.30 × 14,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.14x = 463,771,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,771,583.67/23,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.97

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