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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.75, 32,218.52 and 14,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.75, 32,218.52 and 14,963.25 is: 20,649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.75 : 32,218.52 = 14,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.75/32,218.52 = 14,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.75x = 32,218.52 × 14,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.75x = 482,093,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,093,694.57/23,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.29

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