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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.08, 32,035.08 and 14,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.08, 32,035.08 and 14,826.64 is: 20,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.08 : 32,035.08 = 14,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.08/32,035.08 = 14,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.08x = 32,035.08 × 14,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.08x = 474,972,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,972,598.53/23,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.78

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