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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.08, 32,301 and 14,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.08, 32,301 and 14,445 is: 19,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.08 : 32,301 = 14,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.08/32,301 = 14,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.08x = 32,301 × 14,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.08x = 466,587,945
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,587,945/23,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.52

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