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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.78, 32,329.80 and 14,930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.78, 32,329.80 and 14,930.58 is: 20,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.78 : 32,329.80 = 14,930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.78/32,329.80 = 14,930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.78x = 32,329.80 × 14,930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.78x = 482,702,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,702,665.28/23,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.50

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