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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.63, 32,386.70 and 14,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.63, 32,386.70 and 14,039.42 is: 19,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.63 : 32,386.70 = 14,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.63/32,386.70 = 14,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.63x = 32,386.70 × 14,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.63x = 454,690,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,690,356.88/23,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.39

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