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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.52, 32,246.94 and 14,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.52, 32,246.94 and 14,411.44 is: 19,887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.52 : 32,246.94 = 14,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.52/32,246.94 = 14,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.52x = 32,246.94 × 14,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.52x = 464,724,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,724,840.99/23,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.64

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