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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.78, 32,388.30 and 14,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.78, 32,388.30 and 14,035.32 is: 19,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.78 : 32,388.30 = 14,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.78/32,388.30 = 14,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.78x = 32,388.30 × 14,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.78x = 454,580,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,580,154.76/23,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.22

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