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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.84, 32,404.88 and 14,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.84, 32,404.88 and 14,050.40 is: 19,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.84 : 32,404.88 = 14,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.84/32,404.88 = 14,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.84x = 32,404.88 × 14,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.84x = 455,301,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,301,525.95/23,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.52

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