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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.39, 32,226.65 and 14,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.39, 32,226.65 and 14,391.34 is: 19,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.39 : 32,226.65 = 14,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.39/32,226.65 = 14,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.39x = 32,226.65 × 14,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.39x = 463,784,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,784,605.25/23,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.31

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