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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.35, 32,108.82 and 14,654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.35, 32,108.82 and 14,654.95 is: 20,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.35 : 32,108.82 = 14,654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.35/32,108.82 = 14,654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.35x = 32,108.82 × 14,654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.35x = 470,552,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,552,991.11/23,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.32

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