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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.64, 32,460.24 and 14,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.64, 32,460.24 and 14,091.96 is: 19,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.64 : 32,460.24 = 14,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.64/32,460.24 = 14,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.64x = 32,460.24 × 14,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.64x = 457,428,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,428,403.67/23,523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.48

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