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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.77, 32,421.50 and 14,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.77, 32,421.50 and 14,062.33 is: 19,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.77 : 32,421.50 = 14,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.77/32,421.50 = 14,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.77x = 32,421.50 × 14,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.77x = 455,921,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,921,832.10/23,493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.07

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