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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,472.72, 32,392.08 and 14,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,472.72, 32,392.08 and 14,041.26 is: 19,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,472.72 : 32,392.08 = 14,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,472.72/32,392.08 = 14,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,472.72x = 32,392.08 × 14,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,472.72x = 454,825,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,825,617.22/23,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.78

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