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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.09, 32,042.74 and 14,830.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.09, 32,042.74 and 14,830.59 is: 20,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.09 : 32,042.74 = 14,830.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.09/32,042.74 = 14,830.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.09x = 32,042.74 × 14,830.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.09x = 475,212,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,212,850.31/23,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.88

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