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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.80, 32,215.68 and 14,958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.80, 32,215.68 and 14,958.08 is: 20,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.80 : 32,215.68 = 14,958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.80/32,215.68 = 14,958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.80x = 32,215.68 × 14,958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.80x = 481,884,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,884,718.69/23,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.13

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