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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.94, 32,338.69 and 14,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.94, 32,338.69 and 14,486.22 is: 19,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.94 : 32,338.69 = 14,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.94/32,338.69 = 14,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.94x = 32,338.69 × 14,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.94x = 468,465,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,465,377.85/23,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.07

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