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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.28, 32,390.37 and 14,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.28, 32,390.37 and 14,036.82 is: 19,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.28 : 32,390.37 = 14,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.28/32,390.37 = 14,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.28x = 32,390.37 × 14,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.28x = 454,657,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,657,793.42/23,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.29

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