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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.06, 32,130.57 and 14,896.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.06, 32,130.57 and 14,896.42 is: 20,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.06 : 32,130.57 = 14,896.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.06/32,130.57 = 14,896.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.06x = 32,130.57 × 14,896.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.06x = 478,630,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,630,465.56/23,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.09

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