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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.28, 32,287.83 and 14,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.28, 32,287.83 and 14,903.04 is: 20,572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.28 : 32,287.83 = 14,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.28/32,287.83 = 14,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.28x = 32,287.83 × 14,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.28x = 481,186,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,186,822.00/23,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.96

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