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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.36, 32,011.72 and 14,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.36, 32,011.72 and 14,808.40 is: 20,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.36 : 32,011.72 = 14,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.36/32,011.72 = 14,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.36x = 32,011.72 × 14,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.36x = 474,042,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,042,354.45/23,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.71

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