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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.76, 32,326.53 and 14,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.76, 32,326.53 and 14,472.52 is: 19,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.76 : 32,326.53 = 14,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.76/32,326.53 = 14,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.76x = 32,326.53 × 14,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.76x = 467,846,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,846,351.96/23,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.54

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