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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.30, 32,023.62 and 14,605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.30, 32,023.62 and 14,605.99 is: 20,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.30 : 32,023.62 = 14,605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.30/32,023.62 = 14,605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.30x = 32,023.62 × 14,605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.30x = 467,736,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,736,593.42/23,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.04

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