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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.68, 32,385.87 and 14,515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.68, 32,385.87 and 14,515.02 is: 20,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.68 : 32,385.87 = 14,515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.68/32,385.87 = 14,515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.68x = 32,385.87 × 14,515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.68x = 470,081,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,081,550.77/23,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.02

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