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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.80, 32,234.70 and 14,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.80, 32,234.70 and 14,424.26 is: 19,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.80 : 32,234.70 = 14,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.80/32,234.70 = 14,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.80x = 32,234.70 × 14,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.80x = 464,961,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,961,693.82/23,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.77

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