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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.92, 32,086.62 and 14,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.92, 32,086.62 and 14,889.72 is: 20,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.92 : 32,086.62 = 14,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.92/32,086.62 = 14,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.92x = 32,086.62 × 14,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.92x = 477,760,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,760,787.55/23,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.81

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