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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.95, 32,775.26 and 14,801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.95, 32,775.26 and 14,801.07 is: 20,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.95 : 32,775.26 = 14,801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.95/32,775.26 = 14,801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.95x = 32,775.26 × 14,801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.95x = 485,108,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,108,843.52/23,749.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.68

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