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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.16, 32,202.54 and 14,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.16, 32,202.54 and 14,731.84 is: 20,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.16 : 32,202.54 = 14,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.16/32,202.54 = 14,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.16x = 32,202.54 × 14,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.16x = 474,402,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,402,666.87/23,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.69

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