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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.12, 32,842.73 and 14,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.12, 32,842.73 and 14,848.76 is: 20,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.12 : 32,842.73 = 14,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.12/32,842.73 = 14,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.12x = 32,842.73 × 14,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.12x = 487,673,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,673,815.51/23,788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.73

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