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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,439.94, 32,335.93 and 14,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,439.94, 32,335.93 and 14,484.22 is: 19,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,439.94 : 32,335.93 = 14,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,439.94/32,335.93 = 14,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,439.94x = 32,335.93 × 14,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,439.94x = 468,360,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,360,724.02/23,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,981.31

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