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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339.20, 32,211.21 and 14,842.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339.20, 32,211.21 and 14,842.15 is: 20,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339.20 : 32,211.21 = 14,842.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339.20/32,211.21 = 14,842.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339.20x = 32,211.21 × 14,842.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339.20x = 478,083,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,083,610.50/23,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.15

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