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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,386.15, 32,283.50 and 14,899.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,386.15, 32,283.50 and 14,899.91 is: 20,568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,386.15 : 32,283.50 = 14,899.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,386.15/32,283.50 = 14,899.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,386.15x = 32,283.50 × 14,899.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,386.15x = 481,021,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,021,244.49/23,386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.64

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