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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.76, 32,240.40 and 14,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.76, 32,240.40 and 14,406.68 is: 19,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.76 : 32,240.40 = 14,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.76/32,240.40 = 14,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.76x = 32,240.40 × 14,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.76x = 464,477,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,477,152.45/23,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.09

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