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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.16, 32,376.60 and 14,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.16, 32,376.60 and 14,968.80 is: 20,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.16 : 32,376.60 = 14,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.16/32,376.60 = 14,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.16x = 32,376.60 × 14,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.16x = 484,638,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,638,850.08/23,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.36

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