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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.64, 32,360.16 and 14,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.64, 32,360.16 and 14,017 is: 19,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.64 : 32,360.16 = 14,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.64/32,360.16 = 14,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.64x = 32,360.16 × 14,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.64x = 453,592,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,592,362.72/23,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.08

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