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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.91, 32,151.53 and 14,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.91, 32,151.53 and 14,806.92 is: 20,436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.91 : 32,151.53 = 14,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.91/32,151.53 = 14,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.91x = 32,151.53 × 14,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.91x = 476,065,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,065,058.55/23,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.44

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