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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,331.68, 32,202.92 and 14,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,331.68, 32,202.92 and 14,832.14 is: 20,471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,331.68 : 32,202.92 = 14,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,331.68/32,202.92 = 14,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,331.68x = 32,202.92 × 14,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,331.68x = 477,638,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,638,217.85/23,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.66

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