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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.44, 32,445.12 and 14,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.44, 32,445.12 and 14,080 is: 19,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.44 : 32,445.12 = 14,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.44/32,445.12 = 14,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.44x = 32,445.12 × 14,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.44x = 456,827,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,827,289.60/23,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.35

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