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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.48, 32,212.40 and 14,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.48, 32,212.40 and 14,974.32 is: 20,660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.48 : 32,212.40 = 14,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.48/32,212.40 = 14,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.48x = 32,212.40 × 14,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.48x = 482,358,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,358,785.57/23,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.88

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