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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.52, 32,384.40 and 14,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.52, 32,384.40 and 14,031.20 is: 19,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.52 : 32,384.40 = 14,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.52/32,384.40 = 14,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.52x = 32,384.40 × 14,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.52x = 454,391,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,391,993.28/23,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.59

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