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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.52, 32,311.26 and 14,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.52, 32,311.26 and 14,909.88 is: 20,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.52 : 32,311.26 = 14,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.52/32,311.26 = 14,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.52x = 32,311.26 × 14,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.52x = 481,757,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,757,009.25/23,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.23

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