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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.26, 32,044.38 and 14,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.26, 32,044.38 and 14,831.76 is: 20,472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.26 : 32,044.38 = 14,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.26/32,044.38 = 14,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.26x = 32,044.38 × 14,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.26x = 475,274,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,274,553.51/23,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.51

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