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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.08, 32,032.32 and 14,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.08, 32,032.32 and 14,824.64 is: 20,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.08 : 32,032.32 = 14,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.08/32,032.32 = 14,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.08x = 32,032.32 × 14,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.08x = 474,867,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,867,612.36/23,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.02

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