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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.59, 32,322.91 and 14,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.59, 32,322.91 and 14,354.01 is: 19,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.59 : 32,322.91 = 14,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.59/32,322.91 = 14,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.59x = 32,322.91 × 14,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.59x = 463,963,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,963,373.37/23,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.68

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