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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.88, 32,385.68 and 14,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.88, 32,385.68 and 14,038.67 is: 19,373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.88 : 32,385.68 = 14,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.88/32,385.68 = 14,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.88x = 32,385.68 × 14,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.88x = 454,651,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,651,642.12/23,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.36

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