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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.43, 32,312.50 and 14,922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.43, 32,312.50 and 14,922.04 is: 20,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.43 : 32,312.50 = 14,922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.43/32,312.50 = 14,922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.43x = 32,312.50 × 14,922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.43x = 482,168,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,168,244.67/23,421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.62

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