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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.57, 32,312.69 and 14,922.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.57, 32,312.69 and 14,922.17 is: 20,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.57 : 32,312.69 = 14,922.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.57/32,312.69 = 14,922.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.57x = 32,312.69 × 14,922.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.57x = 482,175,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,175,659.99/23,421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.82

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