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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.72, 32,382.48 and 14,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.72, 32,382.48 and 14,516.88 is: 20,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.72 : 32,382.48 = 14,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.72/32,382.48 = 14,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.72x = 32,382.48 × 14,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.72x = 470,092,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,092,576.26/23,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.02

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