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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.04, 32,382.06 and 14,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.04, 32,382.06 and 14,509.22 is: 20,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.04 : 32,382.06 = 14,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.04/32,382.06 = 14,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.04x = 32,382.06 × 14,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.04x = 469,838,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,838,432.59/23,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.77

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