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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.47, 32,114.61 and 14,884.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.47, 32,114.61 and 14,884.83 is: 20,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.47 : 32,114.61 = 14,884.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.47/32,114.61 = 14,884.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.47x = 32,114.61 × 14,884.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.47x = 478,020,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,020,510.37/23,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.12

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