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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.76, 32,325.15 and 14,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.76, 32,325.15 and 14,471.52 is: 19,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.76 : 32,325.15 = 14,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.76/32,325.15 = 14,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.76x = 32,325.15 × 14,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.76x = 467,794,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,794,054.73/23,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,981.16

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