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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.94, 32,318.70 and 14,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.94, 32,318.70 and 14,926.55 is: 20,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.94 : 32,318.70 = 14,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.94/32,318.70 = 14,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.94x = 32,318.70 × 14,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.94x = 482,406,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,406,529.89/23,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.84

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