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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.17, 32,205.30 and 14,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.17, 32,205.30 and 14,733.84 is: 20,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.17 : 32,205.30 = 14,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.17/32,205.30 = 14,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.17x = 32,205.30 × 14,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.17x = 474,507,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,507,802.87/23,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.45

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