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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.73, 32,396.52 and 14,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.73, 32,396.52 and 14,514.04 is: 20,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.73 : 32,396.52 = 14,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.73/32,396.52 = 14,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.73x = 32,396.52 × 14,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.73x = 470,204,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,204,387.14/23,463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.63

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