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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.61, 32,912.60 and 14,902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.61, 32,912.60 and 14,902.31 is: 20,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.61 : 32,912.60 = 14,902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.61/32,912.60 = 14,902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.61x = 32,912.60 × 14,902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.61x = 490,473,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,473,529.03/23,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.26

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