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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.62, 32,402.88 and 14,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.62, 32,402.88 and 14,046.36 is: 19,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.62 : 32,402.88 = 14,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.62/32,402.88 = 14,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.62x = 32,402.88 × 14,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.62x = 455,142,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,142,517.52/23,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.58

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