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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.72, 32,785.60 and 14,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.72, 32,785.60 and 14,803.92 is: 20,424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.72 : 32,785.60 = 14,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.72/32,785.60 = 14,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.72x = 32,785.60 × 14,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.72x = 485,355,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,355,399.55/23,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.22

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