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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.48, 32,171.04 and 14,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.48, 32,171.04 and 14,944.32 is: 20,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.48 : 32,171.04 = 14,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.48/32,171.04 = 14,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.48x = 32,171.04 × 14,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.48x = 480,774,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,774,316.49/23,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.51

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