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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.98, 32,066.10 and 14,847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.98, 32,066.10 and 14,847.48 is: 20,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.98 : 32,066.10 = 14,847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.98/32,066.10 = 14,847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.98x = 32,066.10 × 14,847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.98x = 476,100,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,100,778.43/23,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.22

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