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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.27, 32,265.44 and 14,432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.27, 32,265.44 and 14,432.65 is: 19,915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.27 : 32,265.44 = 14,432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.27/32,265.44 = 14,432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.27x = 32,265.44 × 14,432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.27x = 465,675,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,675,730.45/23,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.77

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