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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.71, 32,403.74 and 14,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.71, 32,403.74 and 14,055.47 is: 19,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.71 : 32,403.74 = 14,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.71/32,403.74 = 14,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.71x = 32,403.74 × 14,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.71x = 455,449,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,449,563.16/23,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.93

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