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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.02, 32,251.77 and 14,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.02, 32,251.77 and 14,414.94 is: 19,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.02 : 32,251.77 = 14,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.02/32,251.77 = 14,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.02x = 32,251.77 × 14,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.02x = 464,907,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,907,329.44/23,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.47

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