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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.08, 32,381.22 and 14,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.08, 32,381.22 and 14,031.44 is: 19,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.08 : 32,381.22 = 14,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.08/32,381.22 = 14,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.08x = 32,381.22 × 14,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.08x = 454,355,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,355,145.56/23,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.68

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