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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.28, 32,261.28 and 14,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.28, 32,261.28 and 14,879.84 is: 20,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.28 : 32,261.28 = 14,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.28/32,261.28 = 14,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.28x = 32,261.28 × 14,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.28x = 480,042,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,042,684.60/23,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.61

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