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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,330.66, 32,199.09 and 14,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,330.66, 32,199.09 and 14,729.34 is: 20,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,330.66 : 32,199.09 = 14,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,330.66/32,199.09 = 14,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,330.66x = 32,199.09 × 14,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,330.66x = 474,271,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,271,228.69/23,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.24

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