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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.27, 32,225.68 and 14,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.27, 32,225.68 and 14,285.03 is: 19,707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.27 : 32,225.68 = 14,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.27/32,225.68 = 14,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.27x = 32,225.68 × 14,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.27x = 460,344,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,344,765.29/23,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.16

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