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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.72, 32,332.50 and 14,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.72, 32,332.50 and 14,935.23 is: 20,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.72 : 32,332.50 = 14,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.72/32,332.50 = 14,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.72x = 32,332.50 × 14,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.72x = 482,893,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,893,323.98/23,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.33

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