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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.84, 32,253.44 and 14,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.84, 32,253.44 and 14,994.56 is: 20,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.84 : 32,253.44 = 14,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.84/32,253.44 = 14,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.84x = 32,253.44 × 14,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.84x = 483,626,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,626,141.29/23,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.77

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