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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.84, 32,771.52 and 14,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.84, 32,771.52 and 14,806.44 is: 20,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.84 : 32,771.52 = 14,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.84/32,771.52 = 14,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.84x = 32,771.52 × 14,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.84x = 485,229,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,229,544.59/23,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.72

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