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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.83, 32,319.69 and 14,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.83, 32,319.69 and 14,467.59 is: 19,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.83 : 32,319.69 = 14,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.83/32,319.69 = 14,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.83x = 32,319.69 × 14,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.83x = 467,588,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,588,023.85/23,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.71

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