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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.35, 32,253.69 and 14,419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.35, 32,253.69 and 14,419.82 is: 19,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.35 : 32,253.69 = 14,419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.35/32,253.69 = 14,419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.35x = 32,253.69 × 14,419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.35x = 465,092,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,092,538.84/23,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.27

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