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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.93, 32,233.11 and 14,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.93, 32,233.11 and 14,859.95 is: 20,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.93 : 32,233.11 = 14,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.93/32,233.11 = 14,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.93x = 32,233.11 × 14,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.93x = 478,982,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,982,241.78/23,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.56

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