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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.27, 32,253.50 and 14,416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.27, 32,253.50 and 14,416.19 is: 19,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.27 : 32,253.50 = 14,416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.27/32,253.50 = 14,416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.27x = 32,253.50 × 14,416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.27x = 464,972,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,972,512.08/23,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,894.20

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