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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.63, 32,229.39 and 14,971.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.63, 32,229.39 and 14,971.13 is: 20,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.63 : 32,229.39 = 14,971.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.63/32,229.39 = 14,971.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.63x = 32,229.39 × 14,971.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.63x = 482,510,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,510,226.36/23,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.16

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