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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.15, 32,282.12 and 14,898.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.15, 32,282.12 and 14,898.91 is: 20,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.15 : 32,282.12 = 14,898.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.15/32,282.12 = 14,898.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.15x = 32,282.12 × 14,898.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.15x = 480,968,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,968,357.03/23,385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.26

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