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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.69, 32,315.60 and 14,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.69, 32,315.60 and 14,924.30 is: 20,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.69 : 32,315.60 = 14,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.69/32,315.60 = 14,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.69x = 32,315.60 × 14,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.69x = 482,287,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,287,584.81/23,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.73

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