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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.69, 32,197.40 and 14,828.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.69, 32,197.40 and 14,828.15 is: 20,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.69 : 32,197.40 = 14,828.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.69/32,197.40 = 14,828.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.69x = 32,197.40 × 14,828.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.69x = 477,427,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,427,641.68/23,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.14

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