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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,867.22, 32,947.62 and 14,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,867.22, 32,947.62 and 14,919.96 is: 20,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,867.22 : 32,947.62 = 14,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,867.22/32,947.62 = 14,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,867.22x = 32,947.62 × 14,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,867.22x = 491,577,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,577,172.50/23,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.33

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