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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.13, 32,230.08 and 14,971.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.13, 32,230.08 and 14,971.63 is: 20,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.13 : 32,230.08 = 14,971.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.13/32,230.08 = 14,971.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.13x = 32,230.08 × 14,971.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.13x = 482,536,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,536,832.63/23,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.85

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