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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.50, 32,211.27 and 14,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.50, 32,211.27 and 14,958.54 is: 20,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.50 : 32,211.27 = 14,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.50/32,211.27 = 14,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.50x = 32,211.27 × 14,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.50x = 481,833,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,833,570.75/23,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.79

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