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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.07, 32,392.95 and 14,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.07, 32,392.95 and 14,974.83 is: 20,667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.07 : 32,392.95 = 14,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.07/32,392.95 = 14,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.07x = 32,392.95 × 14,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.07x = 485,078,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,078,919.45/23,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.98

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