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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.44, 32,110.80 and 14,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.44, 32,110.80 and 14,879.88 is: 20,538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.44 : 32,110.80 = 14,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.44/32,110.80 = 14,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.44x = 32,110.80 × 14,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.44x = 477,804,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,804,850.70/23,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.87

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