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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,404.94, 32,315.73 and 14,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,404.94, 32,315.73 and 14,464.70 is: 19,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,404.94 : 32,315.73 = 14,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,404.94/32,315.73 = 14,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,404.94x = 32,315.73 × 14,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,404.94x = 467,437,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,437,339.73/23,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.74

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