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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.56, 32,231.52 and 14,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.56, 32,231.52 and 14,983.92 is: 20,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.56 : 32,231.52 = 14,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.56/32,231.52 = 14,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.56x = 32,231.52 × 14,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.56x = 482,954,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,954,517.16/23,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.16

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