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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.90, 32,147.38 and 14,803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.90, 32,147.38 and 14,803.91 is: 20,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.90 : 32,147.38 = 14,803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.90/32,147.38 = 14,803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.90x = 32,147.38 × 14,803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.90x = 475,906,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,906,963.61/23,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.29

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