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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,072.32, 31,835.04 and 14,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,072.32, 31,835.04 and 14,685.76 is: 20,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,072.32 : 31,835.04 = 14,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,072.32/31,835.04 = 14,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,072.32x = 31,835.04 × 14,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,072.32x = 467,521,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,521,757.03/23,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.32

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