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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,249.93, 32,082.93 and 14,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,249.93, 32,082.93 and 14,753.43 is: 20,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,249.93 : 32,082.93 = 14,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,249.93/32,082.93 = 14,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,249.93x = 32,082.93 × 14,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,249.93x = 473,333,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,333,261.95/23,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.49

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