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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.91, 32,152.91 and 14,807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.91, 32,152.91 and 14,807.92 is: 20,437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.91 : 32,152.91 = 14,807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.91/32,152.91 = 14,807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.91x = 32,152.91 × 14,807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.91x = 476,117,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,117,719.05/23,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.82

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