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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,495.78, 32,424.26 and 14,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,495.78, 32,424.26 and 14,064.33 is: 19,408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,495.78 : 32,424.26 = 14,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,495.78/32,424.26 = 14,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,495.78x = 32,424.26 × 14,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,495.78x = 456,025,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,025,422.32/23,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.83

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