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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.84, 32,105.22 and 14,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.84, 32,105.22 and 14,892.20 is: 20,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.84 : 32,105.22 = 14,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.84/32,105.22 = 14,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.84x = 32,105.22 × 14,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.84x = 478,117,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,117,357.28/23,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.77

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