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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.28, 32,267.96 and 14,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.28, 32,267.96 and 14,309.16 is: 19,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.28 : 32,267.96 = 14,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.28/32,267.96 = 14,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.28x = 32,267.96 × 14,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.28x = 461,727,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,727,402.51/23,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.89

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