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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.76, 32,271.45 and 14,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.76, 32,271.45 and 14,423.69 is: 19,899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.76 : 32,271.45 = 14,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.76/32,271.45 = 14,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.76x = 32,271.45 × 14,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.76x = 465,473,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,473,390.65/23,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.03

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