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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.50, 32,211.27 and 14,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.50, 32,211.27 and 14,958 is: 20,642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.50 : 32,211.27 = 14,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.50/32,211.27 = 14,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.50x = 32,211.27 × 14,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.50x = 481,816,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,816,176.66/23,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.04

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