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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.76, 32,388.75 and 14,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.76, 32,388.75 and 14,029.50 is: 19,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.76 : 32,388.75 = 14,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.76/32,388.75 = 14,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.76x = 32,388.75 × 14,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.76x = 454,397,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,397,968.13/23,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.77

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