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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.76, 32,356.35 and 14,947.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.76, 32,356.35 and 14,947.19 is: 20,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.76 : 32,356.35 = 14,947.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.76/32,356.35 = 14,947.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.76x = 32,356.35 × 14,947.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.76x = 483,636,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,636,511.16/23,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.77

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