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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.79, 32,252.81 and 14,415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.79, 32,252.81 and 14,415.71 is: 19,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.79 : 32,252.81 = 14,415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.79/32,252.81 = 14,415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.79x = 32,252.81 × 14,415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.79x = 464,946,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,946,922.30/23,371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.51

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