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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.13, 32,009.99 and 14,819.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.13, 32,009.99 and 14,819.85 is: 20,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.13 : 32,009.99 = 14,819.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.13/32,009.99 = 14,819.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.13x = 32,009.99 × 14,819.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.13x = 474,383,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,383,176.20/23,207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.27

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