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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.25, 32,221.97 and 14,965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.25, 32,221.97 and 14,965.75 is: 20,652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.25 : 32,221.97 = 14,965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.25/32,221.97 = 14,965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.25x = 32,221.97 × 14,965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.25x = 482,225,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,225,947.53/23,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.74

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