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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.95, 32,383.35 and 14,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.95, 32,383.35 and 14,521.17 is: 20,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.95 : 32,383.35 = 14,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.95/32,383.35 = 14,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.95x = 32,383.35 × 14,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.95x = 470,244,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,244,130.52/23,479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.48

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