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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.46, 32,258.70 and 14,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.46, 32,258.70 and 14,991.54 is: 20,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.46 : 32,258.70 = 14,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.46/32,258.70 = 14,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.46x = 32,258.70 × 14,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.46x = 483,607,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,607,591.40/23,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.97

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