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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,210.38, 32,035.59 and 14,724.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,210.38, 32,035.59 and 14,724.21 is: 20,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,210.38 : 32,035.59 = 14,724.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,210.38/32,035.59 = 14,724.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,210.38x = 32,035.59 × 14,724.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,210.38x = 471,698,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,698,754.63/23,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.75

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