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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.16, 32,326.81 and 14,470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.16, 32,326.81 and 14,470.61 is: 19,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.16 : 32,326.81 = 14,470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.16/32,326.81 = 14,470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.16x = 32,326.81 × 14,470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.16x = 467,788,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,788,462.24/23,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.49

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