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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,402.47, 32,312.33 and 14,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,402.47, 32,312.33 and 14,462.23 is: 19,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,402.47 : 32,312.33 = 14,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,402.47/32,312.33 = 14,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,402.47x = 32,312.33 × 14,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,402.47x = 467,308,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,308,316.38/23,402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.33

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