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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.20, 32,324.36 and 14,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.20, 32,324.36 and 14,470.96 is: 19,980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.20 : 32,324.36 = 14,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.20/32,324.36 = 14,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.20x = 32,324.36 × 14,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.20x = 467,764,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,764,520.59/23,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.37

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