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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.30, 32,234.01 and 14,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.30, 32,234.01 and 14,423.76 is: 19,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.30 : 32,234.01 = 14,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.30/32,234.01 = 14,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.30x = 32,234.01 × 14,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.30x = 464,935,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,935,624.08/23,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.08

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