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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.78, 32,389.68 and 14,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.78, 32,389.68 and 14,036.32 is: 19,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.78 : 32,389.68 = 14,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.78/32,389.68 = 14,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.78x = 32,389.68 × 14,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.78x = 454,631,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,631,913.18/23,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.60

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