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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.64, 32,333.88 and 15,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.64, 32,333.88 and 15,045.84 is: 20,777.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.64 : 32,333.88 = 15,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.64/32,333.88 = 15,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.64x = 32,333.88 × 15,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.64x = 486,490,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,490,385.06/23,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.19

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