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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.97, 32,098.74 and 14,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.97, 32,098.74 and 14,873.33 is: 20,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.97 : 32,098.74 = 14,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.97/32,098.74 = 14,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.97x = 32,098.74 × 14,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.97x = 477,415,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,415,152.60/23,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.25

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