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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.44, 32,389.92 and 14,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.44, 32,389.92 and 14,040 is: 19,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.44 : 32,389.92 = 14,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.44/32,389.92 = 14,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.44x = 32,389.92 × 14,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.44x = 454,754,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,754,476.80/23,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.15

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