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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.92, 32,121.99 and 14,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.92, 32,121.99 and 14,890.28 is: 20,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.92 : 32,121.99 = 14,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.92/32,121.99 = 14,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.92x = 32,121.99 × 14,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.92x = 478,305,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,305,264.65/23,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.55

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