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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348, 32,220.24 and 14,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348, 32,220.24 and 14,964.50 is: 20,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348 : 32,220.24 = 14,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348/32,220.24 = 14,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348x = 32,220.24 × 14,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348x = 482,159,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,159,781.48/23,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.01

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