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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.04, 32,395.68 and 14,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.04, 32,395.68 and 14,530.32 is: 20,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.04 : 32,395.68 = 14,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.04/32,395.68 = 14,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.04x = 32,395.68 × 14,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.04x = 470,719,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,719,597.02/23,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.21

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