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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.39, 32,387.73 and 14,040.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.39, 32,387.73 and 14,040.18 is: 19,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.39 : 32,387.73 = 14,040.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.39/32,387.73 = 14,040.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.39x = 32,387.73 × 14,040.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.39x = 454,729,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,729,558.99/23,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.43

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