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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.65, 32,394.41 and 14,994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.65, 32,394.41 and 14,994.61 is: 20,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.65 : 32,394.41 = 14,994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.65/32,394.41 = 14,994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.65x = 32,394.41 × 14,994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.65x = 485,741,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,741,469.16/23,486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.60

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