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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.83, 32,360.21 and 14,016.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.83, 32,360.21 and 14,016.19 is: 19,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.83 : 32,360.21 = 14,016.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.83/32,360.21 = 14,016.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.83x = 32,360.21 × 14,016.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.83x = 453,566,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,566,851.80/23,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.66

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