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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.54, 32,253.84 and 14,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.54, 32,253.84 and 14,416.46 is: 19,894.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.54 : 32,253.84 = 14,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.54/32,253.84 = 14,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.54x = 32,253.84 × 14,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.54x = 464,986,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,986,194.21/23,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,894.55

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