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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.54, 32,285.78 and 14,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.54, 32,285.78 and 14,903.18 is: 20,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.54 : 32,285.78 = 14,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.54/32,285.78 = 14,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.54x = 32,285.78 × 14,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.54x = 481,160,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,160,554.84/23,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.65

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