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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.63, 32,331.15 and 14,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.63, 32,331.15 and 14,468.22 is: 19,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.63 : 32,331.15 = 14,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.63/32,331.15 = 14,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.63x = 32,331.15 × 14,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.63x = 467,774,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,774,191.05/23,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.77

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