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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.80, 32,190.48 and 14,831.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.80, 32,190.48 and 14,831.35 is: 20,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.80 : 32,190.48 = 14,831.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.80/32,190.48 = 14,831.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.80x = 32,190.48 × 14,831.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.80x = 477,428,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,428,275.55/23,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.80

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