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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.78, 32,423.67 and 14,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.78, 32,423.67 and 14,061.66 is: 19,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.78 : 32,423.67 = 14,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.78/32,423.67 = 14,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.78x = 32,423.67 × 14,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.78x = 455,930,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,930,623.49/23,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.48

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