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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.63, 32,332.53 and 14,469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.63, 32,332.53 and 14,469.22 is: 19,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.63 : 32,332.53 = 14,469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.63/32,332.53 = 14,469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.63x = 32,332.53 × 14,469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.63x = 467,826,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,826,489.73/23,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.15

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