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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.40, 32,332.68 and 14,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.40, 32,332.68 and 14,474.14 is: 19,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.40 : 32,332.68 = 14,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.40/32,332.68 = 14,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.40x = 32,332.68 × 14,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.40x = 467,987,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,987,736.90/23,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,981.20

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