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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.59, 32,258.41 and 14,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.59, 32,258.41 and 14,424.74 is: 19,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.59 : 32,258.41 = 14,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.59/32,258.41 = 14,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.59x = 32,258.41 × 14,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.59x = 465,318,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,318,979.71/23,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.34

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