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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.92, 32,056.67 and 14,731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.92, 32,056.67 and 14,731.71 is: 20,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.92 : 32,056.67 = 14,731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.92/32,056.67 = 14,731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.92x = 32,056.67 × 14,731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.92x = 472,249,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,249,566.01/23,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.25

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