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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.38, 32,121.95 and 14,778.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.38, 32,121.95 and 14,778.63 is: 20,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.38 : 32,121.95 = 14,778.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.38/32,121.95 = 14,778.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.38x = 32,121.95 × 14,778.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.38x = 474,718,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,718,340.04/23,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.36

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