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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,249.97, 32,095.98 and 14,871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,249.97, 32,095.98 and 14,871.33 is: 20,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,249.97 : 32,095.98 = 14,871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,249.97/32,095.98 = 14,871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,249.97x = 32,095.98 × 14,871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,249.97x = 477,309,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,309,910.25/23,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.48

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