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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,843.62, 32,902.66 and 14,890.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,843.62, 32,902.66 and 14,890.59 is: 20,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,843.62 : 32,902.66 = 14,890.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,843.62/32,902.66 = 14,890.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,843.62x = 32,902.66 × 14,890.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,843.62x = 489,939,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,939,982.74/23,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.06

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