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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.80, 32,388.36 and 14,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.80, 32,388.36 and 14,038.36 is: 19,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.80 : 32,388.36 = 14,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.80/32,388.36 = 14,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.80x = 32,388.36 × 14,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.80x = 454,679,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,679,457.49/23,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.96

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