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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.67, 32,372.55 and 14,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.67, 32,372.55 and 14,964.21 is: 20,657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.67 : 32,372.55 = 14,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.67/32,372.55 = 14,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.67x = 32,372.55 × 14,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.67x = 484,429,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,429,636.44/23,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.39

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