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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.61, 32,389.77 and 14,037.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.61, 32,389.77 and 14,037.35 is: 19,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.61 : 32,389.77 = 14,037.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.61/32,389.77 = 14,037.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.61x = 32,389.77 × 14,037.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.61x = 454,666,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,666,537.91/23,470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.74

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