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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.44, 32,439.60 and 14,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.44, 32,439.60 and 14,076 is: 19,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.44 : 32,439.60 = 14,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.44/32,439.60 = 14,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.44x = 32,439.60 × 14,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.44x = 456,619,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,619,809.60/23,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.83

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