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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.88, 32,229.74 and 14,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.88, 32,229.74 and 14,971.38 is: 20,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.88 : 32,229.74 = 14,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.88/32,229.74 = 14,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.88x = 32,229.74 × 14,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.88x = 482,523,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,523,684.84/23,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.51

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