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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.13, 32,005.85 and 14,816.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.13, 32,005.85 and 14,816.85 is: 20,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.13 : 32,005.85 = 14,816.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.13/32,005.85 = 14,816.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.13x = 32,005.85 × 14,816.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.13x = 474,225,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,225,804.49/23,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.13

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