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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.20, 32,088.72 and 14,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.20, 32,088.72 and 14,744.16 is: 20,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.20 : 32,088.72 = 14,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.20/32,088.72 = 14,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.20x = 32,088.72 × 14,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.20x = 473,121,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,121,221.88/23,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.00

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