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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.99, 32,189.55 and 14,822.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.99, 32,189.55 and 14,822.45 is: 20,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.99 : 32,189.55 = 14,822.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.99/32,189.55 = 14,822.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.99x = 32,189.55 × 14,822.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.99x = 477,127,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,127,834.45/23,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.29

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