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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.79, 32,395.55 and 14,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.79, 32,395.55 and 14,041.53 is: 19,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.79 : 32,395.55 = 14,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.79/32,395.55 = 14,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.79x = 32,395.55 × 14,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.79x = 454,883,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,883,016.98/23,474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.51

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