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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.40, 32,163.72 and 14,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.40, 32,163.72 and 14,808.54 is: 20,450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.40 : 32,163.72 = 14,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.40/32,163.72 = 14,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.40x = 32,163.72 × 14,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.40x = 476,297,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,297,734.17/23,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.39

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