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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.08, 32,815.52 and 14,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.08, 32,815.52 and 14,832.99 is: 20,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.08 : 32,815.52 = 14,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.08/32,815.52 = 14,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.08x = 32,815.52 × 14,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.08x = 486,752,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,752,280.00/23,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.21

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