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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.94, 32,255.82 and 14,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.94, 32,255.82 and 14,419.22 is: 19,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.94 : 32,255.82 = 14,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.94/32,255.82 = 14,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.94x = 32,255.82 × 14,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.94x = 465,103,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,103,603.58/23,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.08

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