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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.24, 32,287.80 and 14,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.24, 32,287.80 and 14,441.20 is: 19,932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.24 : 32,287.80 = 14,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.24/32,287.80 = 14,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.24x = 32,287.80 × 14,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.24x = 466,274,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,274,577.36/23,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.87

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