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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.93, 32,919.85 and 14,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.93, 32,919.85 and 14,663.45 is: 20,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.93 : 32,919.85 = 14,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.93/32,919.85 = 14,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.93x = 32,919.85 × 14,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.93x = 482,718,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,718,455.52/23,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.26

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