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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.74, 32,297.64 and 14,442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.74, 32,297.64 and 14,442.63 is: 19,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.74 : 32,297.64 = 14,442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.74/32,297.64 = 14,442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.74x = 32,297.64 × 14,442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.74x = 466,462,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,462,864.39/23,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.17

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