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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.55, 32,205.04 and 14,388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.55, 32,205.04 and 14,388.78 is: 19,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.55 : 32,205.04 = 14,388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.55/32,205.04 = 14,388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.55x = 32,205.04 × 14,388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.55x = 463,391,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,391,235.45/23,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.08

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