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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.76, 32,356.32 and 14,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.76, 32,356.32 and 14,016.32 is: 19,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.76 : 32,356.32 = 14,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.76/32,356.32 = 14,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.76x = 32,356.32 × 14,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.76x = 453,516,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,516,535.14/23,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.92

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