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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,457.26, 32,381.51 and 14,970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,457.26, 32,381.51 and 14,970.62 is: 20,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,457.26 : 32,381.51 = 14,970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,457.26/32,381.51 = 14,970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,457.26x = 32,381.51 × 14,970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,457.26x = 484,771,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,771,287.34/23,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.15

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