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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,387.70, 32,284.26 and 14,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,387.70, 32,284.26 and 14,438.82 is: 19,931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,387.70 : 32,284.26 = 14,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,387.70/32,284.26 = 14,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,387.70x = 32,284.26 × 14,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,387.70x = 466,146,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,146,618.97/23,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.27

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