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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.22, 32,372.57 and 14,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.22, 32,372.57 and 14,026.78 is: 19,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.22 : 32,372.57 = 14,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.22/32,372.57 = 14,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.22x = 32,372.57 × 14,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.22x = 454,082,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,082,953.51/23,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.09

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