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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.75, 32,322.38 and 14,469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.75, 32,322.38 and 14,469.51 is: 19,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.75 : 32,322.38 = 14,469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.75/32,322.38 = 14,469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.75x = 32,322.38 × 14,469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.75x = 467,689,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,689,000.63/23,409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.39

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