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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.66, 32,262.99 and 14,885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.66, 32,262.99 and 14,885.58 is: 20,536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.66 : 32,262.99 = 14,885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.66/32,262.99 = 14,885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.66x = 32,262.99 × 14,885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.66x = 480,253,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,253,318.68/23,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.23

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