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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,380.80, 32,231.94 and 14,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,380.80, 32,231.94 and 14,422.26 is: 19,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,380.80 : 32,231.94 = 14,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,380.80/32,231.94 = 14,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,380.80x = 32,231.94 × 14,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,380.80x = 464,857,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,857,418.98/23,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.02

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