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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.47, 32,115.99 and 14,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.47, 32,115.99 and 14,885.83 is: 20,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.47 : 32,115.99 = 14,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.47/32,115.99 = 14,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.47x = 32,115.99 × 14,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.47x = 478,073,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,073,167.42/23,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.50

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