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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.97, 32,109.78 and 14,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.97, 32,109.78 and 14,881.33 is: 20,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.97 : 32,109.78 = 14,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.97/32,109.78 = 14,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.97x = 32,109.78 × 14,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.97x = 477,836,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,836,232.41/23,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.29

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