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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.78, 32,243.04 and 14,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.78, 32,243.04 and 14,870.52 is: 20,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.78 : 32,243.04 = 14,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.78/32,243.04 = 14,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.78x = 32,243.04 × 14,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.78x = 479,470,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,470,771.18/23,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.56

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