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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.80, 32,134.99 and 14,793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.80, 32,134.99 and 14,793.55 is: 20,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.80 : 32,134.99 = 14,793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.80/32,134.99 = 14,793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.80x = 32,134.99 × 14,793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.80x = 475,390,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,390,581.31/23,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.08

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