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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.76, 32,183.37 and 14,818.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.76, 32,183.37 and 14,818.01 is: 20,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.76 : 32,183.37 = 14,818.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.76/32,183.37 = 14,818.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.76x = 32,183.37 × 14,818.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.76x = 476,893,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,893,337.58/23,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.41

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