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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.70, 32,179.08 and 14,820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.70, 32,179.08 and 14,820.36 is: 20,459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.70 : 32,179.08 = 14,820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.70/32,179.08 = 14,820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.70x = 32,179.08 × 14,820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.70x = 476,905,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,905,550.07/23,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.53

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