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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.81, 32,318.53 and 14,926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.81, 32,318.53 and 14,926.41 is: 20,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.81 : 32,318.53 = 14,926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.81/32,318.53 = 14,926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.81x = 32,318.53 × 14,926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.81x = 482,399,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,399,629.38/23,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.66

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