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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.02, 32,385.90 and 14,039.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.02, 32,385.90 and 14,039.86 is: 19,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.02 : 32,385.90 = 14,039.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.02/32,385.90 = 14,039.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.02x = 32,385.90 × 14,039.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.02x = 454,693,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,693,501.97/23,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.50

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