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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.88, 32,027.88 and 14,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.88, 32,027.88 and 14,725.60 is: 20,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.88 : 32,027.88 = 14,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.88/32,027.88 = 14,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.88x = 32,027.88 × 14,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.88x = 471,629,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,629,749.73/23,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.59

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