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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.46, 32,032.38 and 14,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.46, 32,032.38 and 14,827.54 is: 20,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.46 : 32,032.38 = 14,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.46/32,032.38 = 14,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.46x = 32,032.38 × 14,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.46x = 474,961,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,961,395.75/23,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.60

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