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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.72, 32,786.98 and 14,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.72, 32,786.98 and 14,804.92 is: 20,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.72 : 32,786.98 = 14,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.72/32,786.98 = 14,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.72x = 32,786.98 × 14,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.72x = 485,408,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,408,615.94/23,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.60

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