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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.58, 32,082.95 and 14,751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.58, 32,082.95 and 14,751.62 is: 20,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.58 : 32,082.95 = 14,751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.58/32,082.95 = 14,751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.58x = 32,082.95 × 14,751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.58x = 473,275,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,275,252.71/23,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.67

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