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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.64, 32,230.78 and 14,972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.64, 32,230.78 and 14,972.14 is: 20,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.64 : 32,230.78 = 14,972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.64/32,230.78 = 14,972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.64x = 32,230.78 × 14,972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.64x = 482,563,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,563,750.47/23,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.55

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