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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.52, 32,292.23 and 14,903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.52, 32,292.23 and 14,903.29 is: 20,568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.52 : 32,292.23 = 14,903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.52/32,292.23 = 14,903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.52x = 32,292.23 × 14,903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.52x = 481,260,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,260,468.44/23,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.87

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