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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.76, 32,409.44 and 14,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.76, 32,409.44 and 14,044.52 is: 19,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.76 : 32,409.44 = 14,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.76/32,409.44 = 14,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.76x = 32,409.44 × 14,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.76x = 455,175,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,175,028.27/23,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.50

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