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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.66, 32,377.29 and 14,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.66, 32,377.29 and 14,969.30 is: 20,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.66 : 32,377.29 = 14,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.66/32,377.29 = 14,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.66x = 32,377.29 × 14,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.66x = 484,665,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,665,367.20/23,480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.05

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