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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.26, 32,394.96 and 14,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.26, 32,394.96 and 14,034 is: 19,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.26 : 32,394.96 = 14,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.26/32,394.96 = 14,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.26x = 32,394.96 × 14,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.26x = 454,630,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,630,868.64/23,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.98

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