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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,435.78, 32,341.50 and 14,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,435.78, 32,341.50 and 14,481.26 is: 19,984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,435.78 : 32,341.50 = 14,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,435.78/32,341.50 = 14,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,435.78x = 32,341.50 × 14,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,435.78x = 468,345,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,345,670.29/23,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.22

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