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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.52, 32,327.56 and 14,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.52, 32,327.56 and 14,473.28 is: 19,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.52 : 32,327.56 = 14,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.52/32,327.56 = 14,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.52x = 32,327.56 × 14,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.52x = 467,885,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,885,827.60/23,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.57

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