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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.93, 32,918.47 and 14,662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.93, 32,918.47 and 14,662.45 is: 20,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.93 : 32,918.47 = 14,662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.93/32,918.47 = 14,662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.93x = 32,918.47 × 14,662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.93x = 482,665,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,665,301.50/23,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.88

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