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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.52, 32,248.62 and 14,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.52, 32,248.62 and 14,415.60 is: 19,900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.52 : 32,248.62 = 14,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.52/32,248.62 = 14,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.52x = 32,248.62 × 14,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.52x = 464,883,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,883,206.47/23,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.38

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