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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.24, 32,361.74 and 14,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.24, 32,361.74 and 14,497.52 is: 20,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.24 : 32,361.74 = 14,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.24/32,361.74 = 14,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.24x = 32,361.74 × 14,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.24x = 469,164,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,164,972.88/23,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.83

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