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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.66, 32,328.89 and 14,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.66, 32,328.89 and 14,472.11 is: 19,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.66 : 32,328.89 = 14,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.66/32,328.89 = 14,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.66x = 32,328.89 × 14,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.66x = 467,867,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,867,018.25/23,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.57

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