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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.88, 32,412.90 and 14,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.88, 32,412.90 and 14,053.62 is: 19,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.88 : 32,412.90 = 14,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.88/32,412.90 = 14,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.88x = 32,412.90 × 14,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.88x = 455,518,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,518,579.70/23,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.60

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