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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.25, 32,220.59 and 14,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.25, 32,220.59 and 14,964.75 is: 20,651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.25 : 32,220.59 = 14,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.25/32,220.59 = 14,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.25x = 32,220.59 × 14,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.25x = 482,172,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,172,999.38/23,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.36

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