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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.88, 32,389.82 and 14,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.88, 32,389.82 and 14,041.67 is: 19,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.88 : 32,389.82 = 14,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.88/32,389.82 = 14,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.88x = 32,389.82 × 14,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.88x = 454,806,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,806,931.64/23,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.50

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