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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.62, 32,404.26 and 14,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.62, 32,404.26 and 14,047.36 is: 19,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.62 : 32,404.26 = 14,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.62/32,404.26 = 14,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.62x = 32,404.26 × 14,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.62x = 455,194,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,194,305.75/23,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.96

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