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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.84, 32,388.54 and 14,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.84, 32,388.54 and 14,507.94 is: 20,024.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.84 : 32,388.54 = 14,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.84/32,388.54 = 14,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.84x = 32,388.54 × 14,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.84x = 469,890,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,890,995.01/23,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.47

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