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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.22, 32,912.48 and 14,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.22, 32,912.48 and 14,912.46 is: 20,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.22 : 32,912.48 = 14,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.22/32,912.48 = 14,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.22x = 32,912.48 × 14,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.22x = 490,806,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,806,041.50/23,868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.16

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