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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.25, 32,446.74 and 14,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.25, 32,446.74 and 14,085.28 is: 19,438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.25 : 32,446.74 = 14,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.25/32,446.74 = 14,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.25x = 32,446.74 × 14,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.25x = 457,021,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,021,417.99/23,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.41

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