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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,328.69, 32,198.78 and 14,829.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,328.69, 32,198.78 and 14,829.15 is: 20,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,328.69 : 32,198.78 = 14,829.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,328.69/32,198.78 = 14,829.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,328.69x = 32,198.78 × 14,829.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,328.69x = 477,480,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,480,538.44/23,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.52

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