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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.33, 32,359.52 and 14,015.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.33, 32,359.52 and 14,015.69 is: 19,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.33 : 32,359.52 = 14,015.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.33/32,359.52 = 14,015.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.33x = 32,359.52 × 14,015.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.33x = 453,540,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,540,930.79/23,447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.97

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