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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,850.21, 32,913.42 and 14,902.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,850.21, 32,913.42 and 14,902.91 is: 20,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,850.21 : 32,913.42 = 14,902.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,850.21/32,913.42 = 14,902.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,850.21x = 32,913.42 × 14,902.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,850.21x = 490,505,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,505,736.05/23,850.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.10

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