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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.70, 32,237.55 and 14,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.70, 32,237.55 and 14,404.62 is: 19,878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.70 : 32,237.55 = 14,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.70/32,237.55 = 14,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.70x = 32,237.55 × 14,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.70x = 464,369,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,369,657.48/23,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.24

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