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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.16, 32,377.98 and 14,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.16, 32,377.98 and 14,969.80 is: 20,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.16 : 32,377.98 = 14,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.16/32,377.98 = 14,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.16x = 32,377.98 × 14,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.16x = 484,691,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,691,885.00/23,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.74

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