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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.09, 32,326.89 and 14,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.09, 32,326.89 and 14,344.82 is: 19,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.09 : 32,326.89 = 14,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.09/32,326.89 = 14,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.09x = 32,326.89 × 14,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.09x = 463,723,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,723,418.21/23,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.40

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