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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.65, 32,280.05 and 14,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.65, 32,280.05 and 14,897.40 is: 20,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.65 : 32,280.05 = 14,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.65/32,280.05 = 14,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.65x = 32,280.05 × 14,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.65x = 480,888,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,888,975.16/23,383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.18

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