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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.77, 32,251.42 and 14,414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.77, 32,251.42 and 14,414.69 is: 19,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.77 : 32,251.42 = 14,414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.77/32,251.42 = 14,414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.77x = 32,251.42 × 14,414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.77x = 464,894,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,894,221.36/23,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.12

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