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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.97, 32,100.12 and 14,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.97, 32,100.12 and 14,874.33 is: 20,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.97 : 32,100.12 = 14,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.97/32,100.12 = 14,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.97x = 32,100.12 × 14,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.97x = 477,467,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,467,777.92/23,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.63

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