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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.72, 32,340.81 and 14,941.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.72, 32,340.81 and 14,941.23 is: 20,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.72 : 32,340.81 = 14,941.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.72/32,340.81 = 14,941.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.72x = 32,340.81 × 14,941.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.72x = 483,211,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,211,480.60/23,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.63

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