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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.26, 32,321.70 and 14,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.26, 32,321.70 and 14,469.02 is: 19,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.26 : 32,321.70 = 14,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.26/32,321.70 = 14,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.26x = 32,321.70 × 14,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.26x = 467,663,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,663,089.78/23,409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.70

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