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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.67, 32,944.20 and 14,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.67, 32,944.20 and 14,912.20 is: 20,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.67 : 32,944.20 = 14,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.67/32,944.20 = 14,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.67x = 32,944.20 × 14,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.67x = 491,270,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,270,334.52/23,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.13

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