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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.46, 32,086.38 and 14,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.46, 32,086.38 and 14,758.25 is: 20,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.46 : 32,086.38 = 14,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.46/32,086.38 = 14,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.46x = 32,086.38 × 14,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.46x = 473,538,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,538,712.55/23,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.47

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