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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.63, 32,221.11 and 14,965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.63, 32,221.11 and 14,965.13 is: 20,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.63 : 32,221.11 = 14,965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.63/32,221.11 = 14,965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.63x = 32,221.11 × 14,965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.63x = 482,192,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,192,938.79/23,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.88

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