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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.97, 32,097.36 and 14,872.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.97, 32,097.36 and 14,872.33 is: 20,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.97 : 32,097.36 = 14,872.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.97/32,097.36 = 14,872.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.97x = 32,097.36 × 14,872.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.97x = 477,362,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,362,530.05/23,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.87

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