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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.44, 32,315.94 and 14,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.44, 32,315.94 and 14,469.72 is: 19,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.44 : 32,315.94 = 14,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.44/32,315.94 = 14,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.44x = 32,315.94 × 14,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.44x = 467,602,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,602,603.34/23,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.32

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