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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.16, 32,179.84 and 14,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.16, 32,179.84 and 14,825.28 is: 20,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.16 : 32,179.84 = 14,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.16/32,179.84 = 14,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.16x = 32,179.84 × 14,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.16x = 477,075,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,075,138.36/23,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.14

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