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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.39, 32,327.15 and 14,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.39, 32,327.15 and 14,470.13 is: 19,975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.39 : 32,327.15 = 14,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.39/32,327.15 = 14,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.39x = 32,327.15 × 14,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.39x = 467,777,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,777,829.04/23,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.66

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