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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.65, 32,394.45 and 14,980.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.65, 32,394.45 and 14,980.01 is: 20,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.65 : 32,394.45 = 14,980.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.65/32,394.45 = 14,980.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.65x = 32,394.45 × 14,980.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.65x = 485,269,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,269,022.97/23,466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.10

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