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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.26, 32,052.66 and 14,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.26, 32,052.66 and 14,837.76 is: 20,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.26 : 32,052.66 = 14,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.26/32,052.66 = 14,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.26x = 32,052.66 × 14,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.26x = 475,589,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,589,676.44/23,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.79

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