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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,494.78, 32,413.90 and 14,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,494.78, 32,413.90 and 14,997.22 is: 20,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,494.78 : 32,413.90 = 14,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,494.78/32,413.90 = 14,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,494.78x = 32,413.90 × 14,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,494.78x = 486,118,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,118,389.36/23,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.48

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