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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.89, 32,396.28 and 14,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.89, 32,396.28 and 14,521.04 is: 20,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.89 : 32,396.28 = 14,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.89/32,396.28 = 14,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.89x = 32,396.28 × 14,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.89x = 470,427,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,427,515.75/23,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.76

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