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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.92, 31,832.32 and 14,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.92, 31,832.32 and 14,988.24 is: 20,681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.92 : 31,832.32 = 14,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.92/31,832.32 = 14,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.92x = 31,832.32 × 14,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.92x = 477,110,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,110,451.92/23,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.06

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