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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.09, 32,277.44 and 14,428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.09, 32,277.44 and 14,428.03 is: 19,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.09 : 32,277.44 = 14,428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.09/32,277.44 = 14,428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.09x = 32,277.44 × 14,428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.09x = 465,699,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,699,828.02/23,396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.03

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