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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.96, 32,023.15 and 14,698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.96, 32,023.15 and 14,698.46 is: 20,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.96 : 32,023.15 = 14,698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.96/32,023.15 = 14,698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.96x = 32,023.15 × 14,698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.96x = 470,691,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,691,032.66/23,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.82

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