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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.32, 32,383.51 and 14,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.32, 32,383.51 and 14,034.88 is: 19,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.32 : 32,383.51 = 14,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.32/32,383.51 = 14,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.32x = 32,383.51 × 14,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.32x = 454,498,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,498,514.91/23,466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.12

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