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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.60, 32,226.36 and 14,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.60, 32,226.36 and 14,418.10 is: 19,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.60 : 32,226.36 = 14,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.60/32,226.36 = 14,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.60x = 32,226.36 × 14,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.60x = 464,642,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,642,867.33/23,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.41

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