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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.64, 32,244.96 and 14,404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.64, 32,244.96 and 14,404.56 is: 19,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.64 : 32,244.96 = 14,404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.64/32,244.96 = 14,404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.64x = 32,244.96 × 14,404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.64x = 464,474,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,474,461.02/23,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.57

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