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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.59, 32,281.35 and 14,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.59, 32,281.35 and 14,898.34 is: 20,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.59 : 32,281.35 = 14,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.59/32,281.35 = 14,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.59x = 32,281.35 × 14,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.59x = 480,938,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,938,512.44/23,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.47

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