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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.99, 32,154.59 and 14,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.99, 32,154.59 and 14,804.34 is: 20,415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.99 : 32,154.59 = 14,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.99/32,154.59 = 14,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.99x = 32,154.59 × 14,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.99x = 476,027,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,027,380.85/23,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.47

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