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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.73, 32,403.42 and 14,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.73, 32,403.42 and 14,519.04 is: 20,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.73 : 32,403.42 = 14,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.73/32,403.42 = 14,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.73x = 32,403.42 × 14,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.73x = 470,466,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,466,551.12/23,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,046.53

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