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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.85, 32,246.66 and 14,429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.85, 32,246.66 and 14,429.45 is: 19,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.85 : 32,246.66 = 14,429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.85/32,246.66 = 14,429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.85x = 32,246.66 × 14,429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.85x = 465,301,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,301,684.83/23,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.42

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