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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.91, 32,148.76 and 14,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.91, 32,148.76 and 14,804.92 is: 20,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.91 : 32,148.76 = 14,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.91/32,148.76 = 14,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.91x = 32,148.76 × 14,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.91x = 475,959,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,959,659.16/23,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.68

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