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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.80, 32,164.62 and 14,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.80, 32,164.62 and 14,921.08 is: 20,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.80 : 32,164.62 = 14,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.80/32,164.62 = 14,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.80x = 32,164.62 × 14,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.80x = 479,930,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,930,868.19/23,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.07

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