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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.41, 32,148.07 and 14,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.41, 32,148.07 and 14,804.42 is: 20,432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.41 : 32,148.07 = 14,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.41/32,148.07 = 14,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.41x = 32,148.07 × 14,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.41x = 475,933,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,933,369.73/23,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.99

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