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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.72, 32,223.36 and 14,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.72, 32,223.36 and 14,968.96 is: 20,649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.72 : 32,223.36 = 14,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.72/32,223.36 = 14,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.72x = 32,223.36 × 14,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.72x = 482,350,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,350,186.91/23,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.68

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