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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,482.80, 32,388.12 and 14,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,482.80, 32,388.12 and 14,041.44 is: 19,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,482.80 : 32,388.12 = 14,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,482.80/32,388.12 = 14,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,482.80x = 32,388.12 × 14,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,482.80x = 454,775,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,775,843.69/23,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.34

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