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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.26, 32,390.82 and 14,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.26, 32,390.82 and 14,031 is: 19,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.26 : 32,390.82 = 14,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.26/32,390.82 = 14,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.26x = 32,390.82 × 14,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.26x = 454,475,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,475,595.42/23,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.84

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