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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.32, 32,368.68 and 14,511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.32, 32,368.68 and 14,511.78 is: 20,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.32 : 32,368.68 = 14,511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.32/32,368.68 = 14,511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.32x = 32,368.68 × 14,511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.32x = 469,727,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,727,163.05/23,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.90

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