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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.87, 32,406.92 and 14,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.87, 32,406.92 and 14,531.26 is: 20,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.87 : 32,406.92 = 14,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.87/32,406.92 = 14,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.87x = 32,406.92 × 14,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.87x = 470,913,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,913,312.06/23,480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.19

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