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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.58, 32,355.72 and 14,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.58, 32,355.72 and 14,012.94 is: 19,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.58 : 32,355.72 = 14,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.58/32,355.72 = 14,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.58x = 32,355.72 × 14,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.58x = 453,398,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,398,763.02/23,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.17

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