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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.28, 32,386.20 and 14,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.28, 32,386.20 and 14,033.88 is: 19,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.28 : 32,386.20 = 14,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.28/32,386.20 = 14,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.28x = 32,386.20 × 14,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.28x = 454,504,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,504,044.46/23,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.21

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