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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.60, 32,416.89 and 14,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.60, 32,416.89 and 14,065.34 is: 19,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.60 : 32,416.89 = 14,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.60/32,416.89 = 14,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.60x = 32,416.89 × 14,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.60x = 455,954,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,954,579.59/23,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.48

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