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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.69, 32,248.83 and 14,985.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.69, 32,248.83 and 14,985.19 is: 20,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.69 : 32,248.83 = 14,985.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.69/32,248.83 = 14,985.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.69x = 32,248.83 × 14,985.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.69x = 483,254,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,254,844.83/23,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.59

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