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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.56, 32,208.48 and 14,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.56, 32,208.48 and 14,969.28 is: 20,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.56 : 32,208.48 = 14,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.56/32,208.48 = 14,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.56x = 32,208.48 × 14,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.56x = 482,137,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,137,755.49/23,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.42

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