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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.08, 32,398.50 and 14,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.08, 32,398.50 and 14,043.28 is: 19,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.08 : 32,398.50 = 14,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.08/32,398.50 = 14,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.08x = 32,398.50 × 14,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.08x = 454,981,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,981,207.08/23,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.80

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