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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.83, 32,388.80 and 14,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.83, 32,388.80 and 14,044.59 is: 19,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.83 : 32,388.80 = 14,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.83/32,388.80 = 14,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.83x = 32,388.80 × 14,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.83x = 454,887,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,887,346.37/23,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.97

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