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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.78, 32,934.94 and 14,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.78, 32,934.94 and 14,432.52 is: 19,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.78 : 32,934.94 = 14,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.78/32,934.94 = 14,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.78x = 32,934.94 × 14,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.78x = 475,334,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,334,180.25/23,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.98

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