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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.08, 32,039.22 and 14,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.08, 32,039.22 and 14,829.64 is: 20,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.08 : 32,039.22 = 14,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.08/32,039.22 = 14,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.08x = 32,039.22 × 14,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.08x = 475,130,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,130,098.48/23,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.92

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