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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.80, 32,217.06 and 14,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.80, 32,217.06 and 14,959.08 is: 20,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.80 : 32,217.06 = 14,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.80/32,217.06 = 14,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.80x = 32,217.06 × 14,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.80x = 481,937,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,937,577.90/23,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.51

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