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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.78, 32,309.73 and 14,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.78, 32,309.73 and 14,458.23 is: 19,952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.78 : 32,309.73 = 14,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.78/32,309.73 = 14,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.78x = 32,309.73 × 14,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.78x = 467,141,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,141,507.58/23,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.42

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