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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.62, 32,905.42 and 14,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.62, 32,905.42 and 14,892.60 is: 20,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.62 : 32,905.42 = 14,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.62/32,905.42 = 14,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.62x = 32,905.42 × 14,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.62x = 490,047,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,047,257.89/23,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.83

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