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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.16, 32,274.72 and 14,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.16, 32,274.72 and 14,894.08 is: 20,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.16 : 32,274.72 = 14,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.16/32,274.72 = 14,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.16x = 32,274.72 × 14,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.16x = 480,702,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,702,261.66/23,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.96

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