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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.08, 32,040.60 and 14,830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.08, 32,040.60 and 14,830.64 is: 20,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.08 : 32,040.60 = 14,830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.08/32,040.60 = 14,830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.08x = 32,040.60 × 14,830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.08x = 475,182,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,182,603.98/23,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.30

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