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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.52, 32,363.88 and 14,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.52, 32,363.88 and 14,503.16 is: 20,008.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.52 : 32,363.88 = 14,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.52/32,363.88 = 14,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.52x = 32,363.88 × 14,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.52x = 469,378,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,378,529.86/23,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.87

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