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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.12, 32,046 and 14,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.12, 32,046 and 14,730.56 is: 20,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.12 : 32,046 = 14,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.12/32,046 = 14,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.12x = 32,046 × 14,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.12x = 472,055,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,055,525.76/23,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.21

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