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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.58, 32,178.77 and 14,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.58, 32,178.77 and 14,809.54 is: 20,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.58 : 32,178.77 = 14,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.58/32,178.77 = 14,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.58x = 32,178.77 × 14,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.58x = 476,552,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,552,781.47/23,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.11

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