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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.80, 32,193.60 and 14,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.80, 32,193.60 and 14,942.08 is: 20,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.80 : 32,193.60 = 14,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.80/32,193.60 = 14,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.80x = 32,193.60 × 14,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.80x = 481,039,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,039,346.69/23,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.05

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