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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.52, 32,236.12 and 14,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.52, 32,236.12 and 14,976 is: 20,666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.52 : 32,236.12 = 14,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.52/32,236.12 = 14,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.52x = 32,236.12 × 14,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.52x = 482,768,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,768,133.12/23,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.87

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