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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.28, 32,374.29 and 14,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.28, 32,374.29 and 14,027.02 is: 19,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.28 : 32,374.29 = 14,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.28/32,374.29 = 14,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.28x = 32,374.29 × 14,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.28x = 454,114,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,114,813.32/23,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.75

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