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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.51, 32,322.03 and 14,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.51, 32,322.03 and 14,469.27 is: 19,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.51 : 32,322.03 = 14,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.51/32,322.03 = 14,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.51x = 32,322.03 × 14,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.51x = 467,676,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,676,179.02/23,409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.04

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