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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.08, 32,056.46 and 14,732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.08, 32,056.46 and 14,732.26 is: 20,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.08 : 32,056.46 = 14,732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.08/32,056.46 = 14,732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.08x = 32,056.46 × 14,732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.08x = 472,264,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,264,004.84/23,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.98

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