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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.73, 32,332.62 and 14,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.73, 32,332.62 and 14,353.68 is: 19,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.73 : 32,332.62 = 14,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.73/32,332.62 = 14,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.73x = 32,332.62 × 14,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.73x = 464,092,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,092,081.04/23,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.83

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