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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.73, 32,415.44 and 14,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.73, 32,415.44 and 14,555.20 is: 20,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.73 : 32,415.44 = 14,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.73/32,415.44 = 14,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.73x = 32,415.44 × 14,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.73x = 471,813,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,813,058.47/23,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.82

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