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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.56, 32,225.04 and 14,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.56, 32,225.04 and 14,981.28 is: 20,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.56 : 32,225.04 = 14,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.56/32,225.04 = 14,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.56x = 32,225.04 × 14,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.56x = 482,772,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,772,347.25/23,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.98

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