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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.72, 32,276.93 and 14,427.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.72, 32,276.93 and 14,427.65 is: 19,904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.72 : 32,276.93 = 14,427.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.72/32,276.93 = 14,427.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.72x = 32,276.93 × 14,427.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.72x = 465,680,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,680,176.98/23,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.51

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