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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.20, 32,405.34 and 14,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.20, 32,405.34 and 14,398.24 is: 19,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.20 : 32,405.34 = 14,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.20/32,405.34 = 14,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.20x = 32,405.34 × 14,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.20x = 466,579,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,579,862.60/23,483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,868.67

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